Better Vision Resources

Some of the information in the website is adapted from books by Bill Sardi, Jeffrey Anshel,O.D. and Robert Abel, M.D.

Organizations

American Academy of Ophthalmology
Public Information Program
PO Box 7424
San Francisco, CA 94210-7424
(415) 561-8500
e-mail: ips@aao.org
Brochures and fact sheets on eye conditions and visual impairment.

American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM)
433 Front Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032-2506
(610) 433-2448
Both for AAAOM and the NAAOM (see below) offer referrals to qualified practitioners in your area and can provide information on qualifications for licensing and certification in each state.

American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
601 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 298-0126

American Foundation for the Blind
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, N.Y. 10001
(800) 232-5463

(The) American Institute of Homeopathy
925 East 17th Avenue
Denver, CO 80218
(505) 989-1457

American Optometric Association
243 North Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63141
(800) 365-2219

Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation
P.O. Box 12468
Beaumont, TX 77726-2468
409-832-0788
409-832-0890 (fax)

College of Syntonic Optometry
1200 Robeson Street
Fall River, MA 02720-5508
(508) 673-1251

International Academy of Nutrition and Preventive Medicine
PO Box 18433
Asheville, NC 28814
(704) 258-3243

National Alliance of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NAAOM)
638 Prospect Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
(203) 586-1404
Offers a list of fully certified acupuncturists in your area.

National Center for Homeopathy
801 North Fairfax, Suite 306
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-7790

National College of Naturopathic Medicine
11231 SE Market Street
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 255-4860

National Eye Research Foundation
910 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 207A
Northbrook, IL 60062
(800) 621-2258

Optometric Extension Program Foundation, Inc.
2912 South Daimler Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(949) 250-8070 or (800) 424-8070
E-mail: smc.oep@worldnet.att,et

Prevent Blindness America
500 E. Remington Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(800) 331-2020
(708) 843-2020
Publishes a variety of information on vision, eye health and safety. Provides information on eye research and some community services.