American Optometric Association
243 North Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63141
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Phone: |
314-991-4100 |
Website: |
http://www.aoa.org/x4692.xml |
Description: |
This professional association of optometrists was established
to improve the quality and availability of eye and vision care.
Through their website, you can access a variety of information
on vision conditions and eye diseases. |
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| American Academy of Ophthalmology
P.O. Box 7424
San Francisco, CA 94120-7424
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Phone: |
415-561-8500
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Website: |
http://www.aao.org/aao/public/ |
Description: |
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the largest national
professional association of ophthalmologists -- medical doctors
who provide comprehensive eye care including medical, surgical
and optical care. Through the AAO website, you can access information
and resources that promote eye health. |
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| National Eye Institute (NEI)
31 Center Dr. MSC 2510
Bethesda, MD 20892-2510
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Phone: |
301-496-5248 |
| Website: |
http://www.nei.nih.gov |
| Description: |
Part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the NEI was
established to protect and prolong vision. In addition to conducting
and supporting research to prevent and treat eye diseases, the
NEI offers a variety of public and professional education resources.
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| National Institute on Aging |
| Phone: |
1-800-222-2225 |
| Website: |
http://www.nia.nih.gov/ |
Description: |
Part of the National Institutes of Health, the National Institute
on Aging offers information and resources to promote healthy
aging. |
