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Resource Guide for Glaucoma

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RESOURCES

  • 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.

RESOURCES

  • Address:

    490 Post Street, Suite 1427

    San Francisco CA 94102

  • Phone:

    1-800-826-6693

  • Internet address:

    http://www.glaucoma.org

  • Description of services provided:

    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.

RESOURCES

  • Address:

    2020 Vision Place

    Bethesda MD 20892-3655

  • Phone:

    301-496-5248

  • Internet address:

    http://www.nei.nih.gov

  • Description of services provided:

    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

  • National Office Address:

    1929 Bayview Avenue

    Toronto, ON M4G 3E8

  • Phone:

    1-800-563-2642

  • Internet address:

    http://www.cnib.ca/

  • Description of services provided:

    CNIB is the primary source of support, information and most importantly, hope, for all Canadians affected by vision loss.