The most common eye diseases that lead to low vision and blindness fall into two categories: age-related (age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, etc.), and genetic diseases (retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt’s, albinism, etc.). Organizations, websites, and services are available for specific eye conditions to connect you with others who have the same condition and learn more about current research.
Educational chats and information about age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and vision loss.
Find information on eye issues and disorders.
Patient advocacy organization for individuals with rare diseases. Connect with others with rare eye diseases.
Online research library for visual disorders.
Many eye morbidities are related to diabetes, in particular diabetic retinopathy.
Offer healthy living tips, the latest information, and ways to honor those touched by macular disease.
Connects parents of children with the illness to create a support network, and helps fund research.
Information for parents of children with anophthalmia or microphthalmia.
Information for people with macular degeneration and similar retinal diseases. Monthly call-in support group.
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