Other Resources
Eye Conditions
General Information on Eye Conditions
A site containing information on many different eye conditions.
University of Michigan’s Kellogg Eye Center Website
This site allows the user to search a comprehensive, alphabetized listing of eye conditions and diseases.
Selected Anomalies and Diseases of the Eye
A compilation prepared by Dr. Virginia E. Bishop, which includes brief descriptions of a variety of eye conditions. This resource also contains additional links to related sites for each eye condition listed.
A free downloadable vision simulator that simulates various eye conditions.
This site features a collection of ophthalmology videos that depict various eye conditions.
A visual simulation slideshow sponsored by the Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. This slideshow features photographs that are intended to simulate various vision conditions, as well as speech and text to explain what the viewer is seeing.
This listing of eye conditions, found on the Family Connect website, provides a good overview of many different eye conditions.
A glossary of ocular terms prepared by Ted M. Montgomery, Optometric Physician.
An online glossary of eye terminology, excerpted from the Dictionary of Eye Terminology, copyright 1990-2007 by Barbara Cassin and Triad Publishing.
Specific Eye Conditions
Albinism
National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH)
This page, on the NOAH website, features a thorough but easy-to-read explanation of Albinism, as well as a listing of additional resources on the topic. NOAH also provides support for parents of children with Albinism by offering to connect them with other parents of children who have Albinism.
This website, featuring photography by Rick Guidotti, captures stunning images of diversity from around the globe. Much of his work is focused on individuals with albinism.
Amblyopia
This site, by Prevent Blindness America, is designed to support families of children with Amblyopia who are undergoing patching treatment.
Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (Also called Laurence-Moon-Bardet-Biedl Syndrome or LMBB)
Laurence Moon Bardet Biedl Society
This is a UK-based society that is involved in current research surrounding LMBB.
The Laurence-Moon-Bardet-Biedl Family Network
The Laurence-Moon-Bardet-Biedl Family Network is a US-based organization that was set up to support and connect families affected by LMBBS.
Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)
The above link will take you to our resource page for students with muliple disabilities where you will find specific resources on CVI.
Glaucoma
The Glaucoma Research Foundation site provides an explanation of Glaucoma and explains the different types of this disease. A facts and statistics page is also included.
This site, by the Good Hope Eye Department, contains detailed information about Glaucoma as well as animations and diagrams to help exemplify the given explanations.
Norrie’s Syndrome
TSBVI Norrie’s Syndrome Resource Page
This site, by the Texas School for the Blind, provides links to additional web resources on Norrie’s Syndrome.
Optic Nerve Hypoplasia (ONH)
This site, by the Magic Foundation, includes not only an explanation of the visual characteristics of ONH, but a description of the various hormonal characteristics that can also be associated with this condition.
Retinitis Pigmentosa
This site, by Retina South Africa, provides information on Retinitis Pigmentosa, Macular Degeneration and Usher's Syndrome as well as current research in the field.
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Association of Retinopathy of Prematurity and Related Diseases (ROPARD)
This site, by ROPARD, contains a wealth of information and resources about Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). Some of the features of this extensive website include: a thorough explanation of ROP which is accompanied by images, a section specifically for parents and caregivers, an on-line course about ROP, as well as videos and other digital media about ROP.
Understanding Retinopathy of Prematurity
This article, originally published in Vision Enhancement Journal, provides a thorough explanation for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). Topics include: statistics, risk factors for the disease, causes of ROP, detection and classification of ROP, how ROP can affect vision and possible treatments. Links to additional resources are also included at the end of the article.
Strabismus
This site, by the Optometrists Network, focuses on providing information about strabismus.
Septo-Optic Displasia or SOD (also known as de Morsier syndrome)
Interview with a Parent of a Child with SOD
This article, featured in the TSBVI’s newsletter SEE/HEAR in the Fall of 1997, offers a parents perspective of what it is like to raise a child with SOD.
NNDS Septo-Optic Dysplasia Information Page
This page, by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NNDS), offers a brief description of SOD and links to other supporting organizations.
Eye Health Resources
This site features an index of mainly Canadian organizations and associations that focus on maintaining eye health.
