Patient Education - The Eye Care Group

Directories

Find a Doctor and make your appointment online.
http://www.zocdoc.com/

Eyes.com / The Eye Care Group Web Site
http://www.eyes.com/the-eye-care-group.html

General Eye Care -

Learn about diseases and conditions, symptoms of eye problems, corrective and refractive options, and eye health information specific to your age or activities.
http://www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/

En Espanol
http://www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/espanol/

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the largest national membership association of Eye M.D.s. who provide comprehensive eye care, including medical, surgical and optical care.
http://www.aao.org/

Intraocular Lenses (IOL)-

Now, with cataract lens replacement, several types of IOL implants are available to help people enjoy improved vision.
http://www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/diseases/iol-implants.cfm

Is your vision blurry or cloudy? Are you bothered by headlight glare when driving at night? If so, you may have cataracts.
http://www.tecnismultifocal.com/home1/index.php

Listen to these patients' experiences and lives after being treated for cataracts or presbyopia with the TECNIS® Multifocal IOL.
http://www.tecnismultifocal.com/us/patient-testimonials.php

Cataract -

Cataract Vision Simulator
http://www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/diseases/cataracts-simulator.cfm

Cataract Symptoms
http://www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/diseases/cataracts-symptoms.cfm

Cataract Surgery
http://www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/diseases/cataract-surgery.cfm

Neuro-Ophthalmology -

North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society
http://www.nanosweb.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3280

Retina -

WHAT IS A RETINA SPECIALIST? VIDEO
http://www.americanretina.org/video

Glaucoma -

What is Glaucoma
http://www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/diseases/glaucoma.cfm

Below is a library of eye health videos to help further your knowledge and understanding. Mouse over the category of interest on the left side of the page and select the respective video on the right. Please do not substitute, disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice based on these videos and informational links. Please call your doctor or emergency medical services immediately for any medical emergencies. Visit GetEyeSmart.org to further your knowledge about your eye health or Click here for links to other eye health resources.

	Eye Anatomy
	Introduction to the Eye How The Eye Works Pupil Cornea Iris Crystalline Lens How Fluid Circulates in the Eye Ciliary Body Optic Nerve Macula Retina Vitreous Body Importance of Complete Eye Exams Dilation OCT Generic Glaucoma Testing Overview Fundus Photography Wide-Angle Retinal Imaging

	Cataracts and Lens Implantation
	Crystalline Lens Cataracts Symptoms Cataracts Description Nuclear Cataracts Cortical Cataracts Subcapsular Cataracts Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification ) Cataract Surgery (Microincision Phacoemulsification) IOL Overview Multifocal IOL (Generic) Multifocal IOL - Design 1 Multifocal IOL - Design 2 Accomodative IOL Toric IOL Phakic IOL Cataract Refractive Surgery Monovision YAG Laser Capsulotomy

	Cornea
	Cornea DSEK Dry Eye Introduction Dry Eye Causes Dry Eye Risk Factors Dry Eye Summary Punctal Plugs Fuchs Dystrophy Keratoconus Corneal Cross-Linking Corneal Abrasion Overview Corneal Abrasion Treatment Overview Corneal Neovascularization Pterygium

	LASIK and Refractive
	What is Refractive Surgery Introduction to Refractive Surgery LASIK Creating the Flap LASIK Folding the Flap Back LASIK Applying the Laser LASIK During the Procedure LASIK Flap Return and Smooth Wavefront Custom LASIK PRK Corneal Relaxing Incisions (aka LRI) Cataract Refractive Surgery Epi-LASIK Creating the Flap Epi-LASIK Applying the Laser Epi-LASIK Flap Return and Contact Lens

	Glaucoma
	Ciliary Body How Fluid Circulates in the Eye Ocular Hypertension Glaucoma Introduction Open-Angle Glaucoma Narrow-Angle Glaucoma Glaucoma Testing Overview Glaucoma Description Glaucoma Risk Factors Glaucoma Cause Glaucoma Treatment Overview Trabeculectomy SLT

	Optical and Low Vision
	Myopia Description Myopia Cause Hyperopia Description Hyperopia Cause Astigmatism Description Astigmatism Cause Presbyopia Description Single Vision Lens Bifocal Lenses Progressive Lenses Contact Lens Overview Contact Lenses for Presbyopia Monovision

	Pediatric Ophthalmology
	Myopia Description Myopia Cause Hyperopia Description Hyperopia Cause Astigmatism Description Astigmatism Cause Amblyopia Overview Amblyopia Treatment Overview Strabismus Overview Strabismus Symptoms Chalazion

	Botox and Cosmetics
	Blepharoplasty

	Eyelid and Oculoplastics
	Blepharoplasty Stye Chalazion