The Eye Cancer Network is the first online-based community dedicated to eye tumor patients. This site was developed to help patients around the world find much needed information and research on the various forms of ocular tumors and related eye diseases. This includes detailed descriptions, images and information about the diagnosis and treatments for each of these disorders.
AQDM
(Association Québecoise de la Dégénérescence Maculaire) 1-866-867-9389 (Toll-free)
Organisation that helps to promote quality of life and independence for people with macular degeneration. info [at] aqdm.org ( )
CNIB
(Canadian National Institute for the Blind) 1-800 563-2642 (Toll-free)
Nationwide charitable organisation committed to public education, research and vision health. Provides services and support to enjoy a good quality of life while living with vision loss.
EyeWiki
Ophthalmic wiki where ophthalmologists, other physicians, patients and the public can view an eye encyclopedia of content written by ophthalmologists covering the vast spectrum of eye disease, diagnosis and treatment.
EyeSmart
Your Trusted Source for Eye Health Information.
FONDATION du GLAUCOME du QUÉBEC
514-259-4229
The foundation has two major missions: First, to educate the population about glaucoma: the disease, it's prevention and treatment. The second is to promote glaucoma research in Québec. They also publish a newsletter.
The mission of The Retina Foundation of Canada is to cure retinal disease and preserve vision. La mission de la Fondation de la Rétine du Canada est de guérir la maladie de la rétine et de préserver la vue.
INLB
(Institut Nazareth et Louis-Braille) 450 463-1710 ou 1 800 361-7063 (Sans frais)
A comme mission de développer l'autonomie et de favoriser l'intégration et la participation sociale de la personne ayant une déficience visuelle, demeurant sur les territoires des régions de la Montérégie, Montréal et Laval, en rendant à toute personne et à toutes les étapes de la vie de la personne des services adaptés à ses besoins et aux conditions de son environnement. http://www.inlb.qc.ca
LASIK Information
Website that covers LASIK, risks, what to expect before/after surgery, frequently asked questions and links to other resources.
MAB-Mackay
(Montreal Association for the Blind) 514 489-8201
The MAB-Mackay Rehabilitation Centre provides family-centred adaptation, rehabilitation and social integration services to children with motor or language impairments and to persons of all ages who are blind or visually impaired and/or deaf or hard of hearing.
info [at] mabmackay.ca ( )
MIRA FOUNDATION
450 -795-3725
MIRA works to help disabled individuals lead their lives independently as functioning members of society. We do this by providing dogs bred and trained to respond to their adaptation and rehabilitation needs(Canadian National Institute for the Blind) 1-800 563-2642 (Toll-free)
Nationwide charitable organisation committed to public education, research and vision health. Provides services and support to enjoy a good quality of life while living with vision loss.