CATARACT & CATARACT SURGERY WEBSITES

Here is a list of useful/reliable websites for further information regarding cataracts and cataract surgery.

• The Eye Surgery Education Council (ESEC) provides information and support to help patients and their families make informed decisions about the different types of eye surgery to improve vision. Developed by members of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), the ESEC is backed by the knowledge and expertise of some of the nation�s leading ophthalmologists.

http://eyesurgeryeducation.com/vision-problems-cataracts.php

• The EyeSmart� public awareness campaign empowers Americans to take charge of their eye health. EyeSmart emphasizes the need for Americans to know their risk factors for eye diseases, infections and injuries, and the role ophthalmologist play in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of eye conditions.

http://www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/diseases/cataracts.cfm

• The National Eye Institute site, produced in conjunction with the U.S. National Institutes of Health, is devoted specifically to eye care. Includes a patient information library, photos and illustrations, low-vision information, news and events, clinical studies and current research, and patient information in Spanish.

  http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/cataract/

 

 

 

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