Hearing & Vision Links

Hearing Links

• American Academy of Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery
  This site provide access to information on the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.
  Web Address / URL: http://www.entnet.org/

• American Hearing Research Foundation - Use the Quick Find "Hearing Topics" and "Balance Topics" dropdown menus to locate general information on many common ear disorders.
  Web Address / URL: http://www.american-hearing.org/

• Antimicrobial Therapy in Otolaryngology - This online guide from the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery provides prescribing recommendations for antimicrobial agents for upper respiratory tract infections. Web Address / URL:
  http://www.aao-hns.org/EducationAndResearch/antimicrobial.cfm

• ENT Nursing - This site provides a national approach to ENT Nursing development and assists with patient care. The "Quick Find Documents" dropdown menu provides information on many ear, nose, and throat conditions. Web Address / URL: http://entnursing.com/

• National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) - The "Health Information" section of this site provides links to information on: Hearing, Ear Infections, and Deafness; Balance; Smell and Taste; Voice, Speech, and Language.
  Web Address / URL: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/

• Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA) - "A nonprofit organization that provides information to the public and health professionals about inner-ear balance disorders such as Meniere's disease, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), and labyrinthitis."
  Web Address / URL: http://www.vestibular.org/

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Vision Links

• American Optometric Association -This site provides information on caring for your vision, vision conditions, and profiles on various eye diseases. Web Address / URL: http://www.aoa.org/

• EyeCareAmerica - A public service program of The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, this site provides information on eye disorders & conditions, treatments, and interactive tools.
  Web Address / URL: http://www.eyecareamerica.org/

• Eye Resources on the Internet - Compiled by the Association of Vision and Science Librarians (AVSL), this site provides links to numerous resources pertaining to the study of vision science or ophthalmology.
  Web Address / URL: http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/dept/websites/eyeres.htm

• National Eye Institute - From the U.S. National Institutes of Health this site provides health information on various eye diseases and disorders, basic eye anatomy, and links to other eye care resources.
  Web Address / URL: http://www.nei.nih.gov/

• Seeing, Hearing and Smelling the World - A report from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute that provides detailed explanations about the processes of the senses of sight, hearing, and smell.
  Web Address / URL: http://www.hhmi.org/senses/

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Revised 12/2008, http://www.monroecc.edu/go/library

Disclaimer: These web pages are for educational purposes only. Any medical or other decisions should be made in consultation with a qualified health care provider.