Additional resources for patients
The Retina Institute provides links to the following organizations as resources for our patients. For more information,
click on the link or call the phone number listed below:
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American Council for the Blind
General information and national Web site resources.
American Diabetes Association
General information and national Web site resources.
American Foundation for the Blind
Offers information and assistance for visually impaired
people and their caregivers. Call (800) 232-5463.
Braille and Talking Books for the Blind
Provides listening materials for visually impaired people.
Call (916) 654-0640 or (800) 952-5666.
Butte County Council of the Blind
Call (530) 891-8574.
California Optometric Association
Seniors EyeCare Program
(formerly known as the National Eye Care Project)
Offers medical and surgical eye care at no cost for seniors
65 and older who do not have access to treatment of eye disease through HMO or Veterans administration. Does not cover eyeglasses. Call (800) 222-3937.
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Organization of Macular Friends
Call (916) 553-6860.
Pulse Data Human Ware Visual/Enhancing
Offers different types of visual assistance technology and equipment. Call (800) 722-3393.
Sacramento Access News & Sacramento County Library
Provides access for visually impaired individuals to printed materials such as newspapers, magazines and community information through the use of readers (live and audio tapes). Call (916) 732-4000.
Sierra Services for the Blind
Provides materials, offers counseling and some assistance. Located in Nevada City. Call (530) 889-2422.
Society for the Blind
Full service agency serving blind and visually impaired people. Call (916) 452-8271.
Visually and Hearing Impaired Persons Support
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