by Mary Calvagna, MS
The Glaucoma Foundation
Address:
80 Maiden Lane, Suite 1206
New York, NY 10038
Phone:
1-212-285-0080
Internet address:
http://www.glaucomafoundation.org/
Description of services provided:
This not-for-profit organization provides an “Eye-to-Eye” Newsletter, which can be downloaded from their website for free. You can also find a youth support group resource and information about glaucoma-related events happening all over the country.
Glaucoma Research Foundation
490 Post Street, Suite 1427
San Francisco CA 94102
1-800-826-6693
http://www.glaucoma.org
This site not only provides information on glaucoma, but also on how to be a volunteer. You will also find an interactive bulletin board where you can ask questions, share tips, and voice concerns.
National Eye Institute
2020 Vision Place
Bethesda MD 20892-3655
301-496-5248
http://www.nei.nih.gov
This federally funded website provides information on all different types of eye diseases. In addition, you can find out about the latest research, news, and events.
Canadian Resources: CNIB
National Office Address:
1929 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M4G 3E8
1-800-563-2642
http://www.cnib.ca/
CNIB is the primary source of support, information and most importantly, hope, for all Canadians affected by vision loss.
Last reviewed September 2012 by Brian Randall
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