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www.aao.org
American Academy of Ophthalmology: The site features an Online Education Center for physicians, with links to numerous research sites as well as a Clinical Updates section with information on surgery and eye diseases. Links to medical journals are also available.

www.ajo.com
American Journal of Ophthalmology: This site includes an online version of the current journal issue, as well as links to other online resources. A Clinical Trials Digest section features information regarding current and recent clinical trials.

www.ascrs.org
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery:
The ASCRS site offers annual meeting information, including searchable meeting abstracts. A searchable archive of full-text journal articles and listserv postings is available to members. The site also features news, public information, job listings, an online directory of members, online catalogue, and links to society publications.

archopht.ama-assn.org
Archives of Ophthalmology:
Features current and past issues (1998 to the present) of the American Medical Association’s journal. Full-text articles are available for purchase or by subscribing to the journal.

www.arvo.org
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology:
This site provides a searchable database of ARVO research abstracts as well as links to journals, newsletters, and ophthalmology organizations.

bjo.bmjjournals.com
British Journal of Ophthalmology:
Features abstracts from current and past journal issues (1998 to present) — full-text articles are available for purchase or by subscription. The site also has numerous links to other resources.

www.nei.nih.gov/neitrials/ctivr.htm
Clinical Studies Database:
This National Eye Institute site offers a clinical studies database and links to NEI research laboratories. The site also provides eye disease information for ophthalmic patients.

www.clao.org
Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists Inc.:
The CLAO site features current and past issues of the CLAO Journal (1996 to present), as well as an online discussion forum.

www.djo.harvard.edu
Digital Journal of Ophthalmology:
Sponsored by Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, this is an online journal dedicated to promptly making new clinical and research information available to doctors/researchers. The site features articles and links to related sites.

www.emedicine.com/oph/index.shtml
eMedicine Ophthalmology:
Offers access to the eMedicine Journal archives and the eMedicine World Medical Library. Links to leading ophthalmic journals are also available.

www.slackinc.com/idirectories/ecnet-x.htm
Eyecare Internet Resources:
A site maintained by Slack Inc. that includes links to the organizations, publications, and newsgroups/gophers in ophthalmology.

www.ken.mitton.com/ern
Eye Research Network:
Features links to research journals and information about current clinical trials. Features links to related databases and research centers, as well as online research services and general scientific resources and tools.

www.eyeworld.org
EyeWorld Online:
Provides searchable archives of past and present issues (1998 to present), easily accessed "Tool Time" product charts, and streaming video. EyeWorld is published by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

www.icoph.org/prev/prevorg.html
International Council of Ophthalmology:
“The Eye Site” is focused on the prevention of blindness. It provides data and publications related to blindness, as well as links to relevant associations/programs.

www.iser.org
International Society for Eye Research:
The ISER site includes links to the society’s official journal, Experimental Eye Research, and other relevant ophthalmology sites.

www.isrs.org
International Society of Refractive Surgery:
In addition to an overview and calendar of upcoming meetings, the ISRS site provides a Clinical Forum and searchable archive for the Journal of Refractive Surgery — accessible only to members.

www.unich.it/injo
Internet Journal of Ophthalmology:
This digital journal features abstracts of past and present original articles (1999 to 2000) and links to other ophthalmic journals and organizations and journals.

www.ophthal.org
Internet Ophthalmology:
A nonprofit organization created to educate eyecare providers. The site features a discussion group and searchable Ophthalmology Review Journal archives.

www.iovs.org
Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science Journal: Maintained by the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the site offers a searchable archive of journal articles (1975 to present). Articles from 1999 to present are available in full text.

medlineplus.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/eyediseasesgeneral.html
MedlinePlus:
Provided by the National Library of Medicine, Medline features comprehensive ophthalmology resources for patients and providers. The main site offers general eyecare information as well as links to news, research, and clinical trials. Other highly focused sites within in the main site address specific eye conditions/disorders.

www.nei.nih.gov
National Eye Institute:
Includes a searchable database of clinical studies, information about research funding sources, and links to present and past research.

www.aao.org/aaoweb1/Meetings/139.cfm
Ophthalmic Meetings Calendar:
Part of the American Academy of Ophthalmology web site, these pages include listings of international, national, regional, and special-interest society meetings.

www.karger.ch/journals/ore/ore_bk.htm
Ophthalmic Research:
Features past and current journal articles (1996 to present). Full-text articles are available only to subscribers.\

www.sciencekomm.at/journals/medicine/opth.html
Ophthalmology Journals Online:
Offers links to most major ophthalmology journals, trade publications, and databases.

www.aaojournal.org
Ophthalmology — Journals of the American Academy of Ophthalmology:
Features a searchable archive of past and present journal articles (1965 to present; full text available 2000 to present). Full-text articles are available only to subscribers.

www.revophth.com
Review of Ophthalmology:
Provides a searchable archive of past journal articles, as well as access to the current issue’s articles. Also features links to other ophthalmology-related sites.

www.elsevier.nl/inca/publications/store/6/0/0/3/3/7/index.htt
Survey of Ophthalmology:
Offers an online archive (1997 to present) of tables of contents from past journal issues.