Recommended Web Sites

The Aging Eye: Cataracts - The Center for Research on the Aging Eye at Schepens Eye Research Institute, a Harvard affiliate, has the mission of understanding the diseases of the eye that are brought on largely through aging. Their website contains a comprehensive collection of well-annotated links on a variety of topics related to cataracts.

American Academy of Ophthalmology - Cataracts - The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is the world's largest professional association of eye physicians and surgeons. AAO has partnered with Medem, an online heath network founded and financed by the American Medical Association and other medical groups, to make health information on eye disorders available to patients and healthcare professionals via the Internet.

Cataracts from NOAH - The New York Online Access to Health site supplies detailed answers to your questions about cataracts through a selection of well-chosen, authoritative Web links.

Eye Exams: What to Expect - The Mayo Clinic describes the various tests in an eye exam.

Facts and Myths About Cataracts - Prevent Blindness America has created this fact sheet.

Guide to Cataracts and Cataract Surgery - AllAboutVision has created this information about cataracts.

MEDLINEPlus- Cataracts - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases and conditions.

National Eye Institute - The National Eye Institute (NEI), one of the Federal government's National Institutes of Health (NIH), conducts and supports research that helps prevent and treat eye diseases and other disorders of vision. The website has separate, well-prepared sections designed for researchers, health professionals, educators, the media, and the general public. Do a search on the term cataract or cataracts to find the most current information.

Pediatric Glaucoma & Cataract Family Association - PGCFA is an association of parents and professionals dealing with the daily challenges of pediatric glaucoma and cataracts. Their website supports the association's mission of promoting the quality of life for children with glaucoma and cataracts and their families by providing information, educational resources, and support.