Eye & Vision Disorders Links
American Association for the Blind
Information on vision disorders; directory of agencies & organizations in the US and Canada; discussion lists and publications. Includes Spanish section.
American Optometric Assoc / Vision USA
Information on common eye problems can be found using the search box or list on the left-hand side. "InfantSEE" program offers a one-time, no-cost exam of infants with possible eye problems during their first year. Vision USA provides free eye care to uninsured, low-income workers and their families. Applications accepted from October to January, with exams in March; apply online.
American Printing House for the Blind
Adapted educational and daily living products for those with low vision or blindness. Products for all ages. Includes evaluations of computer hardware and software products, text-to-speech products, digital recordings, etc.
Blind Children's Fund
Information and resources for parents to teach and nurture blind, visually-impaired, and multi-impaired children.
DB Link (Deaf-Blind)
Extensive information available on services for children who are deaf-blind. All research is free.
Eye Health
Covers common eye disorders in children and adults. The articles are reviewed for accuracy by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Foundation Fighting Blindness
Information about macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, Usher Syndrome, and other retinal degenerative diseases.
MedlinePlus- Eye Disorders
Click on the disorder. Each page has the following sections: Overview; anatomy & physiology; diagnosis & symptoms; treatment; prevention; in children; clinical trials and research; directories of physicians; national organizations. Most pages also have Spanish information.
National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments
Languages: English and Spanish. Has publications, list of useful links, parent support, speech-text index to site.
National Eye Institute
Information in English and Spanish on all types of eye disorders.
Optometrists Network
'Public' secton has extensive information on all types of vision problems, problems associated with ADHD, brain injuries and learning disabilities.
Prevent Blindness America
Explains the parts of the eye and what they do, has a section on children's vision problems, vision screening, vision learning center and low-sight products.
Your Child's Vision
From the Nemours Foundation. Also available in Spanish.
Sample books in the Family Health Library
- “Children with Visual Impairments: A Parents’ Guide” (2nd ed) by M. Cay Holbrook; Woodbine House, 2006
- “Finding a New Path: Guidance for Parents of Young Children Who Are Visually Impaired or Blind” by Deborah Gold; Canadian National Institue for the Blind, 2002
- Living and Learning With Blind Children: A Guide for Parents and Teachers of Visually Impaired Children by Felicity Harrison; University of Toronto Press, 1993
- Parents' Guide to Special Education for Children with Visual Impairments by Susan LaVenture (ed); American Foundaton for the Blind Press, 2007.
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