- Foundation Fighting Blindness
Mission is to find the causes, treatments, preventions, and cures for retinitis pigmentosa (RP), macular degeneration, Usher syndrome, and other retinal degenerative diseases.
www.blindness.org
- ORBIS International
Nonprofit global development organization dedicated to blindness prevention and treatment in developing nations.
www.orbis.org
- Contact Lens Council
Offers educational resources on vision correction for consumers including how to determine if contacts are right for you and how to wear the lenses.
www.contactlenscouncil.org
- Unite For Sight
Seeks to spread the gift of sight locally and internationally through community vision screenings, public education about eye disease, and an eyeglass drive.
www.uniteforsight.org
- The Royal Society for the Blind of South Australia
Offers resources and services for the vision impaired.
www.rsb.org.au
- Retina International
Seeking a cure for Retinitis Pigmentosa, Macular Degeneration, Usher Syndrome, and allied retinal dystrophies.
www.retina-international.org
- Sight Savers International
Working around the world to prevent blindness and cure eye conditions.
www.sightsavers.org
- Low Vision Information Center
Offers tips and strategies for maximizing remaining sight.
www.lowvisioninfo.org
- Community Eye Health
An international journal to promote eye health worldwide.
www.jceh.co.uk
- Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group
International network of individuals working to prepare, maintain, and promote access to systematic reviews of interventions to treat or prevent eye diseases or visual impairment.
www.cochraneeyes.org
- International Eye Foundation
Develops eye health services, trains ophthalmologists and para-medicals, and fights vitamin A deficiency, trachoma, and river blindness.
www.iefusa.org
- Retina Australia
Voluntary organisation providing scientific research and support to people affected by retinal degenerative diseases.
www.retinaaustralia.com.au
- Boston Foundation for Sight
Nonprofit institution dedicated to restoring sight to damaged corneas.
www.bostonsight.org
- Association of Parents Having a Kid in Contacts (APHAKIC)
Offers information infant cataracts and corrective eyewear.
www.geocities.com/catseyeswebsite/associationofparentshavingkidsincontacts....
- Parents of Vision Impaired (NZ) Inc.(PVINZ)
Advocacy and support group providing information and networking for parents of visually impaired children in New Zealand.
www.pvi.org.nz
- Discovery Fund for Eye Research
Provide information and services that help patients and their families deal with debilitating eye disorders.
www.discoveryfund.org
- Fred Hollows Foundation, The
A nonprofit organisation ensuring that people have equity in access to health and community services which cure and prevent blindness.
www.hollows.com.au
- Preserve Sight Colorado
Nonprofit organization helping to educate and prevent eye disease, injury, and damage.
www.preservesightcolorado.org
- Ohio LIONS Eye Research Foundation
Includes information on eye problems and disease, simulations of disease, dictionary, research, clinical trials, funded sites, donations, and links.
ohiolionseyeresearch.com
- Sunshine Foundation
Provides financial assistance to families with a child requiring prosthetic eye care.
www.thesunshinefoundation.org
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