LOVNET The
Low-Vision
Network LOVNET is the world-wide-web interface for the Low Vision Research Group (LVRG),
providing an Internet resource for researchers, clinicians, and others with an interest in
low vision. Here you can learn about recent and ongoing research in low vision, and find
links to FAQs, support groups, discussion groups, and other resources for the low-vision
community.
National Eye Institute The NIH mission is to
uncover new knowledge that will lead to better healthfor everyone. NIH works towards that
mission by: conducting research in its own laboratories; supporting research of
non-Federal scientists in universities, medical schools, hospitals, and research
institutions thoughout the country and abroad; helping in the training of research
investigators; and fostering communication of biomedical information. The NIH is one of
eight health agencies of the Public Health Service.
Howard
Nations Law Practice
This site contains a good array of links to various sources.
ARVO
Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology
The purposes of ARVO shall be to encourage and assist
research, training, publication, and dissemination of knowledge in vision and
ophthalmology. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Inc. (ARVO)
was founded in 1928 in Washington, DC by 73 ophthalmologists. ARVO was originally named
the Association for Research in Ophthalmology (ARO), but the word "vision" was
added in 1970 to better reflect the scientific profile of its members. The Association's
membership, comprised of over 10,000 individuals, continues to grow. Some 40% of members
reside in over 60 countries outside of the US.
Minnesota Laboratory for
Low Vision Research The Minnesota Laboratory for Low-Vision Research, located at
the University of Minnesota, is dedicated to understanding reading difficulties and other
important visual problems encountered by people with low vision. Low vision is any eye
condition, not correctable by glasses or contacts, that results in visual impairment. Low
vision can be caused by macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataract,
retinitis pigmentosa, and many other eye disorders.
The Arlene R. Gordan Lighthouse
Research Institute The Lighthouse Research Institute was established to conduct
scientific inquiry into the physical, functional, and psychological consequences of vision
impairment. In 1994, the Research Institute was renamed in honor of Arlene R. Gordon, who
gave form, substance and direction to The Lighthouse's research initiatives and program
services. While research has always been a vital component of The Lighthouse's work since
its founding in 1906, her vision ensured the Research Institute has prominence in the
scientific community.
RRTC on Blindness and Low Vision
Welcome to the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center
(RRTC) on Blindness and Low Vision at Mississippi State University. The RRTC was
established in October, 1981 through support from the National Institute on Disability and
Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) of the U. S. Department of Education and is the nation's
only RRTC studying blindness and low vision. The mission of the RRTC is to prevent or
alleviate the vocational, economic, and personal effects of blindness and severe visual
impairment. Research and training programs focus on the need to identify, assess, and
augment services intended to facilitate the employment and career development of persons
who are blind or severely visually impaired.
About the Vision Research Center
Originated at the University of Pennsylvania in 1975 as a unifying National Eye Institute
(NEI) support mechanism for faculty who do vision research in Schools of Medicine,
Veterinary Medicine, Arts and Sciences etc. and Departments of Anatomy, Anesthesia,
Biochemistry and Biophysics, Dental Medicine, Dermatology, Neuroscience, Ophthalmology,
Pathology, Physiology, and Psychology.
The Smith-Kettlewell RERC The
Smith-Kettlewell Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center develops sensory aids which
either enhance the use of residual vision or substitute auditory and/or tactile
information for missing visual input. Our target population is the blind, visually
impaired, and deaf-blind. We also act as a national information resource on sensory aids
technology.
Retina Implant News in Bonn The development of retina implants for blind humans suffering from various
retinal degenerative diseases to regain a moderate amount of vision is the ambitious goal
of several interdisciplinary research consortia worldwide.
About the Vision Research Center
Originated at the University of Pennsylvania in 1975 as a unifying National Eye
Institute (NEI) support mechanism for faculty who do vision research in Schools of
Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Arts and Sciences etc. and Departments of Anatomy,
Anesthesia, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Dental Medicine, Dermatology, Neuroscience,
Ophthalmology, Pathology, Physiology, and Psychology
Collaborative Longitudinal
Evaluation of Keratoconus On March 25, 1996 the CLEK Study announced that they
had enrolled their 1,000th patient, thereby reaching their recruitment goal ahead of
schedule. Recruitment ended June 15, 1996 with 1,210 patients recruited. Congratulations
and thanks to all CLEK Study personnel, patients, and referring doctors.
Vision Research at Yale Medical School A
link to vision research programs on glaucoma and neuroscience.
International Society for Low Vision
Research & Rehabilitation People from a variety of disciplines work in the
field of research and development for rehabilitation of people with vision impairment.
This includes ophthalmologists, optometrists, physicists, psychologists, and therapists,
among others.
MedWeb Biomedical Internet Resources
Actually MedWeb began when Steve began collecting and cataloging medical links in
his spare time in April of 1994. In the past year Andy joined Steve to add another
confused but indexed perspective to the growing volume of information. The pot o' links
has grown to over 8000 in number, and is currently financially and emotionally supported
by the Emory University
Vision Research Laboratories, University of Minnesota
Welcome to the World Wide Web Server for the
Vision Research Laboratories, in the University of Minnesota's Department of Psychology,
located on the East Bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. This
page serves as a front door to both Gordan Legge's Lab (the Minnesota Laboratory for
Low-Vision Research) and Dan Kersten's Lab (Computational Vision Laboratory). Follow the
links below to learn about our recent and on-going research, graduate programs, class
notes, carrots, and more...
The Retinal Implant Project The goal of the
Retinal Implant Project is to develop a microelectronic prosthesis to restore some vision
to patients with retinal disease, specifically macular degeneration and retinitis
pigmentosa. The project began in 1988 as a collaboration between the Massachusetts Eye and
Ear Infirmary and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
National Academy of Science
For
advice on the scientific issues that frequently pervade policy decisions, the nation's
leaders often turn to the institution that was specially created for this purpose: the
National Academy of Sciences and its sister organizations -- the National Academy of
Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council.
