If you're looking for general information about psoriasis and other disorders in the area of Ophthalmology, the following organizations and resources may be helpful.
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Registered Nurses - ASORN ASORN is a professional network for nurses who specialize in ophthalmology. Through membership, nurses are able to educate themselves on recent developments in ophthalmology, maintain certification, and connect with other healthcare professionals to discuss the field and share knowledge on best practices.
Millions of visually impaired people struggle in their daily lives with education, employment and social challenges because they don’t have the proper resources to manage their condition or improve their eye health. That’s why Orbis was founded—it’s a nonprofit dedicated to preventing and treating blindness through education as well as supporting individuals who are visually impaired. The organization trains, researches and advocates for policies that promote awareness about eye health. Their website contains important information about eye health and opportunities for individuals to get involved in this important cause.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology, also known as The Eye M.D. Association, is a professional network for eye doctors. In addition to facilitating collaboration and connections between members, the Academy operates a website for the public called eye Smart. This helpful resource has expert articles about eye conditions and symptoms as well as lists of physicians in local communities.
The Foundation Fighting Blindness is passionate about researching retinal degenerative disease. It has funded thousands of research studies at hundreds of institutions worldwide - including 129 grants at 71 institutions. The organization’s website contains the latest news and research on blindness, articles about preventing and treating this degenerative eye condition, and stories of those whose lives were changed by the Foundation’s funding.