Resource Guide for Glaucoma

RESOURCES

Address: 80 Maiden Lane, Suite 1206 New York, NY 10038

Phone: 1-212-285-0080

Internet address: http://www.glaucomafoundation.org/

Description of services provided: This not-for-profit organization provides an “Eye-to-Eye” Newsletter, which can be downloaded from their website for free. You can also find a youth support group resource and information about glaucoma-related events happening all over the country.

RESOURCES

Address: 490 Post Street, Suite 1427 San Francisco CA 94102

Phone: 1-800-826-6693

Internet address: http://www.glaucoma.org

Description of services provided: This site not only provides information on glaucoma, but also on how to be a volunteer. You will also find an interactive bulletin board where you can ask questions, share tips, and voice concerns.

RESOURCES

Address: 2020 Vision Place Bethesda MD 20892-3655

Phone: 301-496-5248

Internet address: http://www.nei.nih.gov

Description of services provided: This federally funded website provides information on all different types of eye diseases. In addition, you can find out about the latest research, news, and events.

CANADIAN RESOURCES

National Office Address: 1929 Bayview Avenue Toronto, ON M4G 3E8

Phone: 1-800-563-2642

Internet address: http://www.cnib.ca/

Description of services provided: CNIB is the primary source of support, information and most importantly, hope, for all Canadians affected by vision loss.