The Doctors of West Coast Eye Institute recommend the following links to their patients and to those generally interested in eye care.  To come back to this site, remember to hit the Back button on your browser.

American Academy of Ophthalmology www.eyenet.org Good site for reliable, though general, information on eye cares.
American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery www.ascrs.org Information focused on the concerns of patients about to undergo cataract or refractive surgery.
International Society of Refractive Surgery www.isrs.org In-depth information on refractive procedures, especially LASIK.
The LASIK Institute www.lasikinstitute.org Site developed by New England Eye Center and Summit Technology; devoted to education and news about LASIK, as well as its risks and benefits.
The National Eye Institute www.nei.nih.gov Covers basic eyecare topics well as descriptions of the numerous studies funded by the National Institute of Health.
Macular Degeneration Foundation www.eyesight.org Information for patients with all forms of macular degeneration, including updates on studies.
Lighthouse International www.lighthouse.org Offers advocacy, news and education for people of low vision.
The Glaucoma Foundation www.glaucoma-foundation.org Site devoted to education, research and practical support for people with glaucoma.