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Discovery Health Cataract
This site, part of discovery.com, contains basic information on cataracts including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. The site also contains several links to additional information on cataracts that can be found on other websites.
drkoop.com:
Cataracts Resource Center
Part of former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop's Medical Resource Pages.
Provides information on wellness and prevention of cataracts,
treatment and management of existing cataracts, and general information
and news about vision disorders. Health Chat and Message Boards also
available.
Johns Hopkins Health Information: Cataracts
This resource page from Johns Hopkins' Inteli-Health provides links to
reports discussing current cataracts research at Johns Hopkins,
professional advice on treatment and diagnosis, "Ask the Doc" Questions &
Answers regarding cataracts, and a number of government websites.
MEDLINEplus Health Topics: Cataract
The National Library of Medicine provides this broad resource, which
has links to a number of MEDLINE searches on cataracts, NLM and
other government resources discussing cataracts, and a host of
other English and Spanish resources, all arranged by category.
General Information
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Cataract
This is a part of OMNI (Organising Medical Networked Information). It contains information regarding cataract and its causes, symtoms, diagnosis and treatment. It also describes cataract surgery in adults.
Cataracts
This is part of the Discovery Health Website. It contains a wealth of information on diseases, health conditions and medical procedures. It also describes cataract, its symptoms, development, diagnosis and treatment as well as surgery, risk of surgery and its complications.
Cataract Treatment, Removal, and ...
This website provides information on cataract surgery and instructs the reader about the anatomy of the eye. In addition it contains cataract surgery FAQ and information on the most common cataract surgery (Phacoemulsification).
Information on Clinical Trials
This site lists clinical trials studying families with congenital or hereditary cataracts, early changes in cataract and Lens Aging and Cataract Formation by using Light Scattering Device(LSD) , Evaluation of Age-Related Eye Disease, Evaluation and Treatment of Pediatric, Developmental and genetic Eye Disease and Risk of Cataracts in Granulocyte Donors.
allaboutvision.com: Cataracts
This web site provides basic information on cataracts, as well as some post-surgery and prevention tips. It also gives the readers information on other topics regarding the health of the eye relating to cataracts.
Cataract Articles
Part of the Lycos search engine, this health site is unique in the fact that it provides a generalized description of cataracts, then directs the reader's attention to several articles from the scholarly community on topics regarding the many aspects of cataracts.
Cataract Docshop
Resource allowing patients to learn about cataracts, the technology
behind cataract surgery, and how to search for a cataract specialist on the web by geographical area.
Cataract Facts
This website contains a general factsheet regarding cataracts and also includes a wealth of surgical information, along with links to several doctors.
Cataract Risk May Be Reduced Through Lifestyle Changes
Provided by SOLA Optical USA. Discusses lifestyle changes that can
reduce the risk of cataracts.
Cataract Surgery
Provided by the Steen-Hall Eye Institute. Discusses the advances in surgical
treatment for cataracts, including treatment options for secondary cataracts.
Cataract Surgery
The University of Washington Department of Ophthalmology offers general information on cataracts as well as a detailed explanation of the intraocular lenses used during surgery. It also has links to clinical trials available for patients to view.
Cataract Surgical Information
Provided by The Eye Care Center of New Jersey, this site details surgical information rather than generalized information about cataracts. This page also includes a link to information regarding the implantation of intraocular lenses.
Cataract Surgical Techniques
The Cascade Eye Center provides this site which contains detailed information on the surgical techniques used to remove cataracts. It also fully describes the intraocular lenses that are used when cataract surgery is performed.
Cataracts In Adults
Updated weekly, this site answers many common patient questions regarding
symptoms and treatment, as well as surgical techniques.
Cataracts In Childhood
Provided by the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and
Strabismus (AAPOS), this site provides basic information for
families with children who have developed cataracts, including
information on common surgical procedures.
Clinical Trials
Provides profile pages on current trials that are actively seeking
patients in a number of disease categories. Provides brief summary of
research, as well as contact information for potential candidates.
Congenital Cataracts Factsheet
Describes the causes and treatments of congenital cataracts. Provides a
list of support organizations and services for both parents and
children.
Cornea and Anterior Segment
Part of the New England Eye Center's website. Provides information on lenses including cataract, cornea and corneal transplants, glaucoma, laser vision correction, pediatric ophthalmology and vitreoretinal disease. In addition it contains information regarding different services this center provides to the patients such as anesthesia services, optometry and contact lens services, as well as information on office locations and physicians.
Directory-Health Conditions and Diseases
This website provides detailed and information regarding cataract, its types, causes and risk factors and world wide cataract surgery. Also this site answers many patients' questions regarding symptoms and treatment, as well as surgical techniques and a type of common cataract surgery named phacoemulsification.
Eye Diseases
Contains detailed information on cataract, glaucoma, chlamydia infection, keratitis, LASIK, macular degeneration, pink eye, Sjogrens Syndrome and uveitis. In addition it discusses many other systemic diseases such as diabetes, infectious diseases, leprosy, migraine, yeast infection, cytomegalovirus, syphilis, neuralgia, etc.
Eye Diseases and Disorders
Provided by the National Eye Institute, this site contains information regarding age-related macular degeneration, amblyopia, anophthalmia and microphthalmia, Behcet's Disease of the Eye, Bietti's Crystaline Dystrophy, blepharitis, blepharospam, cataract, corneal disease, diabetic eye disease, floaters, glaucoma, histoplasmosis, low vision and retinal and macular diseases. It also provides basic information related to eye anatomy and eye care resources.
Fact Sheet Cataract
This website, from the American Foundation for the Blind(AFB), contains general information regarding cataract, its signs and common symptoms, treatment and ways to assist individuals with cataracts. Also from this site one can learn about AFB: how can it help with the blind and people with reduced vision, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cataract Surgeries Provided by the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery and theAmerican Society of Ophthalmic Administrators. This site contains answers to several questions regarding cataract, its diagnosis, treatment and surgery. This site also contains several links to additional eye care organizations.
In-Depth: Cataracts
This website provides detailed and complex information regarding cataracts for the more sophisticated inquirer. Probable causes of cataracts and treatment options are discussed at length, while providing some important basic options for treatment and prevention.
The Mayo Clinic: Cataracts
This site is provided by the Mayo Clinic and contains important information about cataract treatment options, along with prevention measures that can be taken by patients.
Medical Developmental Research, Inc.
This company's website provides information about their innovative
intraocular lenses, which are only manufactured in the United States.
Nutrition and the Eye
This page, provided by the Vegetarian Resource Group, discusses the
effects of diet on intraocular pressure (IOP), treatments currently used
for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), and the effects of
supplements on cataracts, diabetes, and retinopathy.
Risks and Benefits of Cataract Surgery
Written for patients, this resource discusses the major risks involved
with cataract surgery. Provided by the Digital Journal of Ophthalmology.
Cataracts in Animals
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Inheritance of Cataracts in Dogs
This Australian health resource provides a review of major studies on the
inheritance of cataracts in various dog breeds.
Government Publications / Websites
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Cataracts in Adults: Management of Functional Impairment (Clinical Practice
Guideline No. 4)
This publication, also issued by the Agency for Health Care Policy
and Research, is intended for physicians and health care providers. It
gives recommendations for providing quality care to patients with cataracts,
covering such topics as ethical issues, risk factors, preoperative tests, postoperative care, and rehabilitation. The stated
goal of this publication is to "promote appropriate management of adults
with functional impairment due to cataract."
Cataracts: Information for Patients
Online pamphlet from the National Eye Institute to help people with
cataracts and their families better understand the condition.
Clinical Trials Supported by the National Eye Institute
Contains a searchable database of current and completed studies relating
to a wide array of eye disease treatments. Provides information on the
status and purpose of the study, patient eligibility, and contact
information for potential candidates.
Gimbel Eye Centre
Provided by Gimbel Eye Center, it contains information regarding refractive error, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, presbyopia, refractive surgery, cataract surgery and some common questions related to surgery. Also intruduces the Gimbel Eye Center, Gimbel Eye Foundation and its doctors.
Management of Cataracts in Adults (Quick Reference Guideline No. 4)
This publication from the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research of the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides a quick reference
for clinicians regarding the management of patients with cataracts.
Topics covered include: 1) referral pathways and access to care, 2) settings
and providers of care, 3) diagnosis and preoperative opthalmologic testing,
and 4) treatment.
Online Newsletters, Journals, and Other
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Ophthalmology
Published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Covers new
surgical techniques, treatment methods, drug findings, clinical
trials, and forthcoming professional meetings. Website provides
searchable database of tables of contents and abstracts, as well as
guidelines for submitting publications.
Cataract Surgery, Better than Ever
The American Academy of Ophthalmology provides this site. It contains information on cataract surgery in adult, children's eye health, glaucoma, diabetic eye problems, eye safety, ophthalmologists and ophthalomology, general eye care, vision problems, glasses and contact lenses, vision correction surgery, visual disability and low vision, spanish resources and medical news. Also it provides informtion on how we find an ophthalmologist as well as information on the deafblindess and deafblind manual alphabet.
Ophthalmology Review Journal
Provides summaries of major research articles relating to ophthalmology for
the past five years. Articles are accessible by topic, journal title, and
keyword (through a search feature).
Mailing Lists / Newsgroups
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LensNet mailing list
Email contact for Lensnet, a database of researchers specializing in lens
or cataract research at both the basic science and clinical level.
sci.med.vision Usenet Newsgroup
A Usenet Newsgroup dedicated to the discussion of vision and visual
problems.
PED-OPHTH mailing list
Email contact for PED-OPHTH, a mailing list for specialist in Pediatric
Ophthalmology.
Organizations / Associations
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American Optometric Association (AOA)
Resource and informational page on the AOA. Contains pages
describing common vision problems, an educational center for
children, a media center containing current news relating
to optometry, and a "Meet the AOA" section.
American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS)
Informational page about the ASCRS. Contains links to eyecare
organizations, online publications, and many other pertinent materials.
Also contains abstracts and tables of contents for the Journal of
Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Clinical Practice Guidelines
This web site by the American Optometric Association provides a detailed clinical practice guideline for the cataract patient. It is comprehensive information written in a complex manner for the more sophisticated user.
European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
Informational page about the ESCRS. Contains an online video catalog and
other educational material, and links to numerous European and American
Opthalmological sites.
Deutschsprachige Gesellschaft für Intraokularlinsen-Implantation und
refraktive Chirurgie (DGII) (German-Speaking Society for Intraocular
Implantation and Refractive Surgery)
In German. Divided into sections for members, colleagues, and patients.
Member and colleague sections provides access to a database of abstracts
and conference materials produced by the DGII. Patient section
provides links to a number of German eye information sites.
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