Support Groups/Associations

Achromatopsia Network

The Achromatopsia Network is an information network for individuals and families who are affected by achromatopsia and for professionals interested in achromatopsia.
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American Nystagmus Network

The American Nystagmus Network, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that seeks to serve the needs and interests of those affected by Nystagmus.
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American Association of Certified Orthoptics and the American Orthoptic Council

The American Association of Certified Orthoptists (AACO) is a membership organization with a mission to promote and advance the professional and educational competence of orthoptists.
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Aniridia Foundation International

Aniridia Foundation International is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization dedicated to assisting those with low vision or blindness due to the genetic blinding eye disease Aniridia.
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Association for Retinopathy of Prematurity and Related Diseases

The mission of the Association for Retinopathy of Prematurity and Related Diseases is to eliminate retinopathy of prematurity and associated retinal diseases by funding clinically relevant basic science and clinical research.
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Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairment

The Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments is committed to helping children who are blind or visually impaired reach their full potential through individualized education and therapy services for infants (birth to three years) and their parents and through support services for children of all ages, their families and the community.
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Histiocytosis Association

The Histiocytosis Association of America is dedicated to helping those dealing with the effects of rare histiocytic disorders by providing a variety of educational programs and emotional support services. In addition, the Association promotes examination of histiocytic disorders through scientific and medical research, with the aim of establishing better treatments, a cure, and ultimately, prevention of the diseases.
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Hope for Sight

Hope for Sight is a support group and informational site for individuals and families living with corneal dystrophy. The site lists information about the latest research and studies for all types of corneal disease and available treatments.
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Institute for Families

Institute for Families provides consultation and therapy for families whose child is suffering from a devastating illness. Our goal is to meet families soon after they receive the diagnosis, either in person or over the telephone.
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International Dyslexia Association

The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them.
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International Society for Alstrom Syndrome Families

The International Society for Alstrom Syndrome Families is committed to providing support, information, and coordination worldwide to families and professionals in order to treat and cure Alström Syndrome.
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International Society for Genetic Eye Diseases

The misison of the International Society for Genetic Eye Disorder is to: bring together individuals interested in the field of genetic diseases of the eye and in Retinoblastoma; provide a forum for researchers in the field of genetic diseases of the eye to share information; promote international collaborations in the study of genetic diseases of the eye and in Retinoblastoma; and disseminate scientific knowledge through international conferences and through its official publication, Ophthalmic Genetics.
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Micro and Anophthalmic Children's Society

MACS offers support and information to parents and professionals in the UK and around the world. Macs also give parents, families and children the opportunity to meet each other, support each other and learn from each other.
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National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation

NOAH is a U.S. based nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that offers information and support to people with albinism, their families and the professionals who work with them.
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Parents of Galactosemic Children

Parents of Galactosemic Children, Inc. (PGC) is a national, non-profit, volunteer organization whose mission is to provide information, support, and networking opportunities to families affected by galactosemia.
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Pediatric Glaucoma and Cataract Family Association

The mission of the Pediatric Glaucoma and Cataract Family Association is to promote the quality of life for children with glaucoma and cataracts and their families by providing information, support, resources, and education.
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Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum International

PXE International initiates, funds, and conducts research; provides support for individuals and families affected by pseudoxanthoma elasticum; and provides resources for healthcare professionals.
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 Septo Optic Dyslpasia Support Group

FOCUS Families provides "Information, Education and Support" ™ to those affected by Optic Nerve Hypoplasia (ONH) & Septo Optic Dysplasia (SOD) world wide.
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Other Resources

Genetic Alliance

Genetic Alliance supports the translation of research into services with its. The open network provided by Genetic Alliance connects members of parent and family groups, community organizations, disease-specific advocacy organizations, professional societies, educational institutions, corporations, and government agencies to create novel partnerships.
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Genetic and Rare Condition Site

The Genetic and Rare Conditions site is an informational catalog provided by the University of Kansas Medical Center.
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Sickle Cell Information Center

The mission of the Sickle Cell Information Center is to provide sickle cell patient and professional education, news, research updates and world wide sickle cell resources.
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Foundations/Research

Children's Eye Foundation
The Children's Eye Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that all children receive proper medical care and encouraging more physicians to enter the field of pediatric ophthalmology.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness

The urgent mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Inc. is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa (RP), macular degeneration, Usher syndrome, and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases.
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International

Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund International is the leader in research leading to a cure for type 1 diabetes in the world. It sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is the largest charitable funding agency and advocate of diabetes science worldwide.
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Prevent Blindness America

Prevent Blindness in America is an organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Some of its functions include vision screening, providing educational material, funding research, and providing training for vision screeners.
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Research to Prevent Blindness

Research to Prevent Blindness provides major eye research funding to more than 50 leading scientific institutions in the U.S.
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Sight Savers International

Sight Savers International is an international charity which works with partners to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people in the developing world.
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