Facts
About Age-Related Macular Degeneration
National
Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health - General
information about age-related macular degeneration.
Cataract: What You Should Know (PDF)
National
Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health - This
23 page booklet covers all aspects of cataract diagnosis
and surgery.
Diabetic Retinopathy
National Eye Institute,
National Institutes of Health - Facts about diabetic
retinopathy.
Diabetic Retinopathy: What You Should Know (PDF)
National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health
- A 24 page booklet discussing causes, symptoms,
diagnoses, and treatment options.
Facts About Floaters
National Eye Institute,
National Institutes of Health - General information
about causes and treatment of floaters.
Glaucoma
American Academy of Family Physicians - Answers to common
questions about glaucoma.
Well-Connected* (  =
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Well-Connected is an online library of reports covering hundreds of common diseases and wellness issues. Each report is an in-depth discussion of the latest information on treatments, risk factors, causes, diagnostic tests, and preventative measures. All reports are written by experienced medical writers and reviewed for accuracy and relevancy by a board of physicians at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.
*Information provided in these databases and websites should not be viewed as a means
for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis,
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