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American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus: The national organization of pediatric ophthalmologists, of which Dr. Young is a member. The site includes information regarding children's eye disorders, and has a FAQ section for parents. American Academy of Ophthalmology: The national organization of ophthalmologists (Eye MD's), of which Dr. Young is a member. Get Eye Smart: Produced by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, this is a useful source of information for patients regarding eye conditions and eye care. Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, and Vision: This paper, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and endorsed by the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, reviews current evidence regarding reading disorders. This evidence shows clearly that dyslexia is a langage processing disorder, not a vision disorder, and that "vision therapy" and tinted overlays are not the answer. Instead, children who struggle with reading need educational evaluation and, if they have dyslexia, multisensory phonics-based reading instruction. Adult Strabismus: Very helpful information for adults with double vision and/or eye misalignment. National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation: For patients with albinism. http://www.albinism.org American Academy of Pediatrics : Includes general health infomation for patients. Histiocytosis Association of America: Information and support for families affected by Langerhans cell histiocytosis, eosinophilic granuloma, juvenile granulomatosis, and related disorders. LazyEyeTest: A handy home vision screening site: Optical Illusions: Just for fun. International Dyslexia Association: North Carolina Branch. Includes link to main IDA website. American Nystagmus Network: The Eye Patch Club: Helpful hints for parents and children while patching. Color Blindness/Color Deficiency:
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