Web resources
eyebuddy® continually strives to provide its customers with detailed yet concise information around eyecare, fashion and the industry itself. The following is a list of resources if you require further information:
BBC Health Over 50
Your health as you age.
British Diabetic Association
10 Queen Anne Street, London, W1M 0BD. Tel: 020 7323 1531
BDA is a charity that helps people with diabetes and supports research in diabetes. The site provides information and publications for professionals and also provides information for people suffering from diabetes.
Charges and Optical Voucher Values (PDF)
Giving information on NHS voucher charges and optical costs in England & Scotland.
Charges and Optical Voucher Values, Wales (PDF)
Giving information on NHS voucher charges and optical costs in Wales.
College of Optometrists
The professional, scientific & examining body for optometry in the UK.
Department of Health
Representing ophthalmic optical companies involved in all aspects of manufacturing, importing and wholesaling spectacles.
Federation of Manufacturing Opticians (FMO)
Representing ophthalmic optical companies involved in all aspects of manufacturing, importing and wholesaling spectacles.
Federation of Ophthalmic and Dispensing Opticians (FODO)
Representing the business interests of all registered opticians.
General Optical Council (GOC)
The statutory body which regulates dispensing opticians and optometrists & corporate bodies running businesses as optometrists or dispensing opticians.
International Glaucoma Association
Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RSL. Tel: 020 7737 3265
The International Glaucoma Association is dedicated to research and public education worldwide to prevent blindness through the glaucoma disease. The Association's website gives information and support to those suffering from the disease.
Macular Degeneration Foundation
The Macular Degeneration Foundation is dedicated to those who have and will develop macular degeneration.
Macular Disease Society
The Macular Disease Society aims to build confidence and independence for those with central vision impairment.
Optician Online
Online weekly journal for eyecare.
Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB)
105 Judd Street, London, WC1H 9NE. Tel: 020 7388 1266 Fax: 020 7388 2034
The RNIB helps both the blind and those with serious sight problems. The site provides information about the RNIB, its services, products and campaigns, as well as information to those with sight loss and services provided by other organisations.
The Eyecare Trust
A registered charity that aims to raise awareness of all aspects of ocular health.
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists booklets
Free eye health booklets.
Vision Connection
Online resource on vision impairment and vision rehabilitation.
Visugate
Search or browse information from all of the leading visual impairment organisations in the UK. Also, you can join an online community of people with an interest in visual impairment issues.