We recommend the following organisations for further information (click on the heading to visit their website):
RANZCO
RANZCO’s mission is to drive improvements in eye health care in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region through continuing exceptional training, education, research and advocacy.
Macular Disease Foundation
The Macular Disease Foundation Australia is a national charity that provides information, guidance and support for those living with macular disease, primarily macular degeneration which is responsible for 50% of all vision loss and blindness in Australia. The Foundation is committed to reducing the incidence and impact of macular disease in Australia through education, awareness, research, support services and representation.
Glaucoma Australia
Glaucoma Australia is the peak glaucoma awareness/education/support association in Australia. It is a national, not-for-profit registered charity dedicated to providing educational services to raise awareness about the serious and common eye disease glaucoma; to support glaucoma sufferers and to raise funds for research.
Vision Australia
Vision Australia is a partnership between people who are blind, sighted or have low vision. We are united by our passion that people who are blind or have low vision will have access to and fully participate in every part of life they choose.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the largest national membership association of Eye M.D.s. Eye M.D.s are ophthalmologists, medical and osteopathic doctors who provide comprehensive eye care, including medical, surgical and optical care. More than 90 percent of practicing U.S. Eye M.D.s are Academy members, and the Academy has more than 7,000 international members.