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Anophthalmos — Resources & References
Patient-support organizations and educational resources for anophthalmia and microphthalmia, ocularists, and oculoplastic specialty societies.
Medically reviewed by Kathleen M. Duerksen, MD, FACSOculoplastic SurgeonLast updated June 2026
Support & Patient Organizations
The following organizations offer information and support for patients and families affected by anophthalmia and microphthalmia.
- National Eye Institute (NEI) — Anophthalmia & Microphthalmia
- ican — International Children’s Anophthalmia & Microphthalmia Network
- MACS — The Micro & Anophthalmic Children’s Society (UK)
- American Foundation for the Blind
- National Federation of the Blind
- American Printing House for the Blind
Professional Societies & Specialist Resources
- American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)
- American Society of Ocularists
- National Society of Genetic Counselors
- American College of Medical Genetics & Genomics
External links are provided for educational reference and are not under the control of this practice.
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