Links
If you are looking for further information about glaucoma the following sites may assist. However, Glaucoma Australia does not endorse the following sites nor the information/resources supplied by these organisations.
American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the largest national membership association of Eye M.D.s.
American Health Assistance Foundation (National Glaucoma Research (USA) )
Information about Glaucoma research and treatments
Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Interest Group (ANZGIG)
The Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Interest group (ANZGIG) is the body that represents glaucoma specialists in Australia and New Zealand.
Children's Glaucoma Foundation - Massachusetts, USA
A nonprofit tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting programs for children with glaucoma.
Glaucoma Investigation and Research Unit, Centre for Eye Research Australia
The University of Melbourne.
Glaucoma Research Foundation - San Francisco
The Glaucoma Research Foundation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for glaucoma. Founded in 1978 in San Francisco, they fund glaucoma research world-wide.
Glaucoma Service & Foundation at Wills Eye Hospital - Philadelphia, USA
This site provides a wealth of information and links to other resources.
Glaucoma New Zealand
Glaucoma NZ is a charitable trust to eliminate blindness from glaucoma. Glaucoma is the number one preventable cause of blindness in New Zealand. Blindness from glaucoma can be prevented by early detection and appropriate treatment.
Imaging and Perimetry Society (IPS)
Perimetry is the quantitative evaluation of the visual field. Ocular imaging is the assessment and evaluation of the structural details of the eye. The aims of the IPS are 1) to promote the study of normal and abnormal visual function and of ocular imaging. 2) to ensure and facilitate the cooperation and friendship of scientists of different countries working and interested in these disciplines.
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
Singapore Glaucoma Society
The Glaucoma Patients Association (Singapore) or GPAS has become the leading national glaucoma patient group in Singapore. The association is dedicated to bring greater understanding of glaucoma to the patient, the caregiver and the community we live in.
This is a patient initiated group formed to enable patients to understand and cope with their glaucoma through the sharing and pooling of our common knowledge and personal experiences.
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