Web Directory

» 1st Touch Foundation
   Chicago Cubs player Derek Lee's official website devoted to finding all 3000 people in North America with LCA.
   http://www.1sttouch.org/

» EyeRounds
   Dr. Edwin Stone delivers a presentation on the disease, its genotype, and current genetic breakthroughs.
   http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/Genetic-Testing-for-Lebers-Congenital-Amaurosis.htm

» Foundation for Retinal Research
   Information about the condition (along with background about heredity and eye function), resources for families, and solicitation for donations to fund research.
   http://www.tfrr.org/

» Gene Reviews
   Description of the genes responsible for causing LCA, including information about genetic testing and differential diagnoses.
   http://genetests.org/servlet/access?db=geneclinics&site=gt&id=8888891&key=YrwfG-ZvMuxzu&gry=&fcn=y&fw=wQHr&filename=/profiles/lca/index.html

» LCA Blog
   A patient's journal, mainly focusing on research breakthroughs and news updates.
   http://lcablog.blogspot.com/

» OMIM
   Information about the disease, focusing on gene mutations and associated symptoms. Links to numerous full-text research reports.
   http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/dispomim.cgi?id=204000

» The CAF Directory
   A description of the disease and its inheritance patterns.
   http://www.cafamily.org.uk/Direct/l23.html

» WonderBaby
   News, facts, and information about the disease, including an FAQ.
   http://www.wonderbaby.org/search-topics/lca.html

» Yahoo Groups: LCA
   For those interested in sharing and sourcing information relating to this genetic disorder. Includes a chat, photos, and a message board.
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LCA/