Eye Diseases

Legal blindness definition:  20/200 in best eye, with best correction, or a field loss resulting in less than 20 degrees.

To follow is a list of eye diseases. The links include definitions, contact information on state or national organizations and other resources.

• Albinism and Hypo-pigmentosa 
• Cataracts
• Corneal Transplant
• Cortical Blindness
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Glaucoma
• Keratoconus
• Macular Degeneration
• Nystagmus
• Retinal Detachment
• Retinitis Pigmentosa
• Retinoblastoma
• Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
• Strabismus
• Stargardt's
• Usher's Syndrome

Other resources: 

• Tips for Living with Low Vision
   

• American Academy of Ophthalmology (exit DHS)
  P.O. Box 7424
  San Francisco, CA 94120-7424
  415-561-8500
  
  

• National Eye Institute (exit DHS)
  Information Office
  31 Center Drive MSC 2510
  Bethesda, MD 20892-2510
  301-496-5248
  
  

• National Optometric Association (exit DHS)
  5009 Beatties Ford Rd. Suite 107 #278
  Charlotte, NC 28216
  (877) 394-2020
   
• Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology (exit DHS)
  10 W. Phillip Road, Suite 120
  Vernon Hills, IL  60061
  800-838-3627
   
• Wisconsin Diabetes Strategic Plan
  
  
• Wisconsin Optometric Association (exit DHS)
  6510 Grand Teton Plaza Suite 312
  Madison, WI  53719
  608-824-2200
  800-678-5357
  

Last Revised: April 17, 2013