Library Learning Commons: Opticianry: Recommended Websites

Suggested Websites

Eye Health Library
A comprehensive library provides information to help you maintain optimal eye health and vision care.
Laramy-K OpticianWorks
An independent optical lab with a passion for service and education. This offers many free optician training resources.
Opticians Association Of New Brunswick (OANB)
Through continuing education and promotion of best practices, we ensure that the citizens of New Brunswick are served by trained, knowledgeable Licensed Opticians.
Optician Association of Canada
Free resources are available even without a membership.
National Eye Institute (U.S. National Institutes of Health)
The mission of the National Eye Institute is to eliminate vision loss and improve quality of life through vision research.
World Health OrganizationWorld Health Organization
Offers fact sheets and resources on many health topics, including eye care, vision impairment and blindness.

Online Magazines

Offering current and archived editions

Eyecare Business
Delivers retail-focused business-building information specifically for eyecare professionals today.
Contact Lens Spectrum
Each month, this offers timely editorial on fitting, overcoming complications, utilizing new technologies, gaining patient compliance and more — written by contact lens practitioners for contact lens practitioners.
Review of Optometry
With research findings and up-to-date news, follow the latest findings and how they can apply to clinical practice.
Vision Monday
Identifies the trends, covers the topics and shapes the conversations important to eyecare professionals and leading optical retailers. Vision Monday reports on key sectors of the optical business through signature editorial features, product launches, event coverage and more.
Optometric Management
Helping optometrists improve their practice through relevant, actionable and practical columns and features that enhance patient outcomes and bolster the bottom line.
20/20
Inspires eyecare professionals, advertising clients and eyewear consumers to successfully brave the exciting and ever-changing scenario of eyewear and sunwear.

Eye Care Prevention

The American Academy of Ophthalmology EyeSmart website provides information about eye diseases and treatments, eye health news and tips for a lifetime of good eye health.

Computers, Digital Devices and Eye Strain
We are not likely to cut back on cell phone and computer use any time soon. So what can we do about the related eye strain? Here are some tips to relieve your eyes.
How to Say Bye to Dry Eye
For many people, a few simple lifestyle changes can resolve dry eye. If your eyes are still irritated after trying these tips, see your ophthalmologist.
Why Get an Eye Exam? To Spot the Signs You Can't See
Protect yourself by having eye exams that can spot early and often-hidden signs of eye disease.
Eye Diseases and Topics
A-Z list including diseases & conditions, treatments & surgeries, drugs, symptoms, Eye anatomy, glasses & contacts and tips & preventions.

Eye Simulator

Eye Movement Simulator
This application simulates eye motion and demonstrates the effects of disabling one or more of the 12 eyes muscles and one or more of the 6 cranial nerves that control eye motion. (Western University of Health Sciences)

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