• International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE) Global educational organisation dedicated to raising the standard of contact lens education worldwide and promoting the widespread, safe use of contact lenses.

• International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment, European Region Shares information and knowledge on the field of education and rehabilitation of people with visual impairment.

• Lighthouse International Worldwide organization dedicated to overcoming vision impairment through rehabilitation, education, research and advocacy.

• Maryland Optometric Association Dedicated to delivering the highest standard of professional optometry care to the citizens of the state.

• National Association for Visually Handicapped (NAVH) For the visually impaired and professionals. Offers an online low vision aids store, a discussion list, large print lending library, newsletters, support groups, and education.

• National Eye Research Foundation (NERF) Offers public and professional education on preventative and therapeutic eye care.

• New Zealand Association of Optometrists Represents over 90% of the Practising Optometrists in New Zealand. Information for optometrists, vision and useful links.

• Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Eye Bank Procures corneal tissue for sight restoration and/or improvement of visual impairments and for medical research seeking cures for eye disorders and diseases.

• Ohio Optometric Association Promotes high quality optometric care, and advancement of the profession of optometry.

• Ontario Association of Optometrists Provides information about optometry, the association, and vision and eye health.

• Opticians Association of America National organization working on behalf of the independent optician.

• Optometric Extension Program A non-profit organization which serves the educational needs of optometrists.

• Optometrists Association Australia (New South Wales Division) Contains information about the association, and resources for optometrists and the general public on eyecare.

• Optometrists Association Australia (Queensland Division) Provides public information about the association in Queensland, as well as information for optometrists.

• Pharm Vision Providing quality pharmacy and health information to empower consumers to make better informed healthcare decisions.

• RetinaCentral Genetics, diseases and anatomy of the human retina. Includes links to related resources.

• Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) National UK charity providing a good range of information for blind or partially sighted people.

• SightWise Public awareness site dedicated to preventing detached retina for very nearsighted people and others at risk.

• Society for Excellence in Eyecare Public advocate for eye care excellence and eye care education in the United States.

• Tanzania Optometric Association Encourages professional conduct amongst its members, and represents them with the government.