Other Places To Get Help
Organizations
| American Optometric Association (AOA) | |
| 243 North Lindbergh Boulevard | |
| St. Louis, MO 63141-7881 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-365-2219 |
| Web Address: | www.aoanet.org |
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The American Optometric Association (AOA), which is a national organization of optometrists, can provide information on eye health and eye problems. |
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| EyeCare America | |
| P.O. Box 429098 | |
| San Francisco, CA 94142-9098 | |
| Phone: | 1-877-887-6327 toll-free |
| Fax: | (415) 561-8567 |
| Email: | pubserv@aao.org |
| Web Address: | www.eyecareamerica.org |
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EyeCare America is a public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology that raises awareness about eye diseases and eye care. This site provides educational materials and information about how to get medical eye care. |
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| National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health | |
| Information Office | |
| 31 Center Drive MSC 2510 | |
| Bethesda, MD 20892-2510 | |
| Phone: | (301) 496-5248 |
| Email: | 2020@nei.nih.gov |
| Web Address: | www.nei.nih.gov |
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As part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the National Eye Institute provides information on eye diseases and vision research. Publications are available to the public at no charge. The Web site includes links to various information resources. |
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| Prevent Blindness America | |
| 211 West Wacker Drive | |
| Suite 1700 | |
| Chicago, IL 60606 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-331-2020 |
| Web Address: | www.preventblindness.org |
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Prevent Blindness America assists the visually impaired and provides consumer information on vision problems and vision aids. Its website has information about eye health and safety for children and adults. Many states have local affiliates. |
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WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise

