Recommended Web Sites

Basic Lasik - Read all about surgery to correct your vision here.

Buying Contact Lenses Online or From the Mail - Be sure you get what you pay for, read here before ordering.

Contact Lenses: An Unobstructed View - This article from the Mayo Clinic describes the different types of contact lenses and the eye sight problems they correct.

Eyeglasses - At this site, the Cleveland Clinic tells how eyeglasses help us see.

Getting an Eye Exam - The Mayo Clinic describes what happens during an eye exam.

Introduction to Eyeglasses - The American Academy of Ophthalmology tells us all about glasses.

Is Lasik Right for Me? - Read up on this surgery before you decide to get it.

What's New in Contact Lenses - This news is from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Contact Lenses - The American Optometric Association offers this information.

Eye Health Library - The Medem web site gathers articles from major medical societies and offers them all in one place, see this section on eye health.

FDA Warns Consumers Against Using Decorative Contact Lenses Obtained Without a Prescription or Professional Fitting - Heed these warnings by the Food and Drug Administration if you are considering 'decorative' contact lenses.

Financial Aid for Eye Care - Find out where you can get help or free services, this information was compiled by the National Eye Institute.

A Focus on Vision - The Food and Drug Administration offers this information.

How To Read Your Eyeglass Prescription - The American Academy of Ophthalmology offers this information.

Lions Recycle for Sight - The Lions Club regularly collects used eyeglasses for distribution to underserved countries. Why not donate your old eyeglasses?

MEDLINEPlus: Eye Wear - The National Library of Medicine has created this list of links from quality Internet sites.

Sunglasses - The American Academy of Ophthalmology offers this information.

Taking a Good Look at Glasses - KidsHealth has produced this information about eyeglasses specifically for kids.

Tips for Buying Sports Eye Protectors - Prevent Blindness America offers these tips.

Tips On Selecting The Right Frames For Your Face - The American Academy of Ophthalmology shows how to find the best eyeglass frames to suit your face.

Vision Correction Surgery – These articles are provided by various medical societies in the United States, they explain the different surgical options for vision correction.

Vision Correction: Taking a Look at What’s New – The Food and Drug Administration reviews all the latest news in eye surgery, contact lenses and glasses, and provides a section on how the eye works.

The Vision Correction Website – This site provides an excellent explanation of LASIK, PRK, INTACS and Radial Keratotomy surgery. It also explains how the eye works and offers an explanation of the anatomy of the eye.

Visual Impairment - KidsHealth has produced this article on visual impairment specifically for teens.