Other Eye Conditions

Selected sites from UK Directory

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1. Dancing Eye Syndrome

   Find out about this neurological condition characterised by ataxia, opsoclonus, and irregular jerking movements. With support group contacts.
   www.cafamily.org.uk

   

2. Fighting Blindness

   National voluntary organisation providing support to sufferers of this genetic disorder. Feature a helpline, news and contact details.
   www.fightingblindness.ie

   

3. Medicdirect.co.uk - Macular Degeneration

   Outlines the incidence, causes, symptoms, tests, and medical and surgical treatments for this disorder of the retina.
   www.medicdirect.co.uk

   

4. Micro & Anophthalmic Children's Society

   Support group for children suffering from this group of congenital eye defects. Offers a newsletter and discussion forum.
   www.macs.org.uk

   

5. National Eye Institute - Clinical Studies Supported by NEI

   Find past and present collaborative studies supported by the National Eye Institute. Includes glaucoma, lens and cataract issues, retinal and corneal diseases.
   www.nei.nih.gov

   

6. Prevent Excessive Shortsight

   Optometrist profiles treatments for myopia and offers alternatives. Find out about the successes and failures of methods to prevent shortsight.
   users.optometryonline.net

   

7. Retinoblastoma Society

   National organisation providing support and information for people with retinoblastoma and their families. Includes contacts, and resources.
   www.rbsociety.org.uk

   

8. Royal College of Ophthalmologists - Understanding AMD

   Leaflet about age-related macular degeneration details symptoms and treatment, and underlines the value of diagnostic tests. Also available in print, Braille and tape.
   www.rcophth.ac.uk

   

9. Royal College of Ophthalmologists - Visual Hallucinations in AMD

   Read about Charles Bonnet syndrome, a normal response of the brain to impoverished visual input which is relatively common in age-related macular degeneration.
   www.rcophth.ac.uk