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  • Organizations 1–9 of 9 Orgs | See Categories and Related Topics
    American Academy of Ophthalmology
    The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is a professional organization made up of ninety percent of U.S. ophthalmologists, dedicated to helping the public maintain healthy eyes and good vision. A... Details >
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    Association for Macular Diseases
    The Association for Macular Diseases was formed by patients in 1977 to promote education on and research into macular diseases and to provide support for afflicted persons and their families. It also ... Details >
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    Center for the Partially Sighted
    The Center for the Partially Sighted (CPS) offers rehabilitative services to the partially sighted, of all ages, including the legally blind. Services include low vision evaluations, prescription of ... Details >
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    Foundation Fighting Blindness, National Headquarters
    The urgent mission of The Foundation Fighting Blindness is to fund the research which will discover the causes, treatments, preventive methods, and cures for Retinitis Pigmentosa, Macular Degeneration... Details >
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    Lighthouse National Center for Vision and Aging
    The National Center for Vision and Aging (NCVA) was established by the Lighthouse in 1985. NCVA provides information and resources to consumers, professionals, and the business community. NCVA's ser... Details >
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    Macular Degeneration Foundation
    The Macular Degeneration Foundation arose out of the need of its founder to learn as much as he could about macular degeneration after he was diagnosed with it. The foundation is a tax exempt non-prof... Details >
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    Macular Degeneration Partnership
    The Macular Degeneration Partnership is a coalition of patients and families, researchers, clinicians, industry partners and leaders in the fields of vision and aging. Its mission is to create an unpr... Details >
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    National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health
    The National Eye Institute (NEI), established in 1968, has primary responsibility within the National Institutes of Health for supporting and conducting research aimed at improving the prevention, d... Details >
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    Prevent Blindness America
    Prevent Blindness America, formerly known as the National Society to Prevent Blindness (NSPB), was founded in 1908. It promotes the prevention of blindness through a comprehensive program of communit... Details >
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    Database Updated: Tuesday, November 9, 2004