Resources for Optometrists
American Academy of Optometry
American Optometric Association
Information for optometrists and the general public.
Maino’s Memos
Maino’s Memos contains information about eye and vision care of children, developmental disability, and other topics of interest.
Contact Lens Society of America
CLSA’s objective is to educate and share knowledge among fitters of contact lens fitters.
Student Doctor Network
The Student Doctor Network (SDN) is an independent community of students, advisors, educators, and practicing doctors. Click on the Optometry tab to see optometry focused forums, articles and free classified ads.
Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry
Information on state regulatory boards of optometry throughout North America.
Cybersight
An interactive website that includes E-Resources, an electronic “library” of educational material available free and geared to any ophthalmologist or eye healthcare provider worldwide. Also E-Consultation which links partners with expert mentors for the purpose of patient consultation.
Eyedoctordirect.com
Useful site with Optical A-Z section, ability to ask questions & search for the lowest selling price on lenses.
E-Medicine Ophthalmology
A medical reference for ophthalmologists and other health professionals with full-text, articles on eye anatomy and various conditions.
Eyecare Business Online
Eyecare Business magazine, an industry publication for optical retailers such as opticians and optometrists. The site was launched in January 2000 and contains archived articles from the print magazine.
Eye Medical Equipment
Sales and service of new and used ophthalmic equipment, including: slit lamps, phoropters, chairs & stands, keratometers, lensometers, projectors, and other items.
Glossary of Eye Terminology
Common terms including tests, treatments, surgery, diseases & conditions.
Gonioscopy.org
Online Video Atlas of Gonioscopy. There are video examples of most glaucoma-related diseases.
LVRGnet
Low-Vision Research Group Network . Learn about recent and ongoing research in low vision, and find links to support groups, discussion groups, and other resources for the low-vision community.
Optcom.com
Items and news of interest to the optometry field.
Review of Optometry
Review of Optometry’s online CE lessons are offered to optometrists to assist them in meeting the continuing education requirements of re-licensure.
The Vision Simulator
Find out what it would be like to suffer from various eye diseases and conditions, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, and retinopathy.
Clinical Studies Database, National Eye Institute
Listing of clinical trials being conducted or funded by the National Eye Institute. Includes studies ongoing, completed and study results.
The Eye Cancer Network
Ocular oncology: diseases, treatment and research. View photographs of certain eye tumors. Information about radiation, enucleation and more.
National Eye Institute
Fantastic site with information on eye diseases, treatments, research, resources and education.
The Eye patch Kids
Website that sells a DVD called “The Eye Patch Kids” which was created to help children with vision problems such as Amblyopia(Lazy Eye), Strabismus or Cataracts who have to wear an eye patch.
TreatmentSaver.com
A website aimed at providing independent information and advice on laser eye surgery. Helpful to both eye care professionals and the general public alike, as the content is comprehensive yet easy to understand.