Faye, Eleanor, M.D., “Clinical Low Vision,” Little Brown and Co., Boston, 1984, Second Edition.
(This collection is a good source for teachers seeking detailed information on eye diseases. The chapter by Irwin M.Siegel on “Genetics for the Clinician” provides an understanding of basic genetics and the role genetics plays in eye diseases.)
Haefemeer, J.W., King, R.A., and LeRoy, Bonnie, “Facts about Albinism.”
(A 44 page booklet written about medical aspects of albinism. International Albinism Center, Box 485 UMHC, The University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455.)
“Information about Albinism,” National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation,1500 Locust Street, Suite 1816, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(NOAH provides a vehicle for persons with albinism and their families share their experience)
Jose, Randall T., “Understanding Low Vision,” American Foundation for the Blind, l983
(An overview of visual impairments including causes, treatments, evaluations, future trends, and other issues that impact on the individual.
It provides a resource that is essential for the professional working with low vision students.)
Jones, Steven, “The Language of Genes:Solving the Mysteries of Our Genetic Past, Present and Future,” Anchor Books Doubleday, New York,1993
(Provides easily understood information on genes and how they tie us to our ancestors.)
Kirk, Edith Cohoe, “Vision Pathology In Education,”Charles C. Thomas, Illinois, l981
(A book that provides detailed information on eye diseases and disorders including the impact those problems have in education.)
Singer, Sam, “Human Genetics: An Introduction To The Principles of Heredity,” 1985,Second Edition , W.H. Freeman and Company, New York
(Excellent source of information on human genetics and heredity.)
Anderson, French W., “Gene Therapy,” “Scientific American,” Sept. 1995, Vol. 73, Number 3, p. 124-128
(An interesting article on gene therapy in language that students, parents, and teachers will understand.)
Haefemeyer, J.W. , R. A. King, and Bonnie LeRoy, “Facts about Albinism,” International Albinism Center, Box 485 UMHC,The University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic, 420 Delaware Street S.E., Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1992
(Provides general information about albinism.)