PatientsResource
At Murray Ocular Oncology & Retina we specialize in treating ocular oncology (eye tumors) and diseases of the retina including macular diseases, ocular oncology/intraocular tumors, vitreoretinal diseases and surgery, diabetic retinopathy, retinoblastoma, macular degeneration and related disorders, and many others
Hotels
Best Miami Hotel – $$
5959 S.W. 71 Street
Miami, Fl 33143
0.3 Miles
866-599-6674
Hampton Inn Coconut Grove – $$
2800 S.W. 28 Terrace, Coconut Grove, Fl 33133
3.7 Miles
305-448-2800
Hampton Inn Dadeland Miami – $$
8200 S.W. 70th Avenue, Miami, Fl 33143
1.5 Miles
305-269-0072
Courtyard by Marriott Dadeland Hotel – $$$
9075 South Dadeland Blvd, Miami, 33156
2.2 Miles
305-670-1220
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Coral Gables – $$$
2051 South Lejeune Road, Coral Gables, Fl 33134
3.6 Miles
305-443-2301
Holiday Inn University Of Miami Coral Gables – $$$
1350 South Dixie Highway US 1, Coral Gables, 33146
0.7 Miles
305-667-5611
Mutiny Hotel Coconut Grove – $$$
2951 South Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove, Fl 33133
3.3 Miles
305-441-2100
Westin Colonnade Hotel Coral Gables – $$$$
180 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Fl 33134
3.5 Miles
305-441-2600
Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables – $$$$$
1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, Fl 33134
2.5 Miles
305-445-1926
Marriott Dadeland Hotel Miami – $$$$$
9090 South Dadeland Blvd, Miami, Fl 33156
2.2 Miles
305-670-1035
Residence Inn by Marriott Coconut Grove – $$$$$
2835 Tigertail Avenue, Coconut Grove, Fl 33133
3.4 Miles
305-285-9303
Ritz-Carlton Hotel Coconut Grove – $$$$$
3300 S.W. 27th Avenue, Coconut Grove, Fl 33133
3.5 Miles
305-644-4640
Our Other Websites
For additional information, please visit Dr. Murray’s other websites:
Pediatric Retina Atlas
Ocular Oncology, Adult Eye Tumors
Ocular Oncology, Retinoblastoma
Informational brochures will be coming soon. Please bookmark this page and check back soon.
Internet Resources
The Internet has a great deal of valuable information but does NOT replace an eye examination or talking with your doctor. It is important to be discriminating when "surfing the net" and to remember that the information on some websites may not be accurate or may not apply to your specific condition or circumstance.
Journals
Journals are good sources for current, peer-reviewed research.
- Ophthalmology, Journal of the American Academy of Opthalmology
- Archives of Ophthalmology
- American Journal of Ophthalmology
Medical Sites
American Cancer Society
Health information, coping with cancer, new treatment and research, locate resources in your community.
Phone: 1-800-227-2345
www.cancer.org
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Encourages and assists research, training, publication and dissemination of knowledge in vision and ophthalmology.
www.arvo.org
National Cancer Institute
The U.S. Government’s primary agency for cancer research and information.
Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER
www.nci.nih.gov
Eye Cancer Network
Educational, diagnostic and treatment information about ocular cancers.
www.eyecancer.com
National Eye Institute
The National Eye Institute (NEI), one of the Federal government’s National Institutes of Health (NIH), conducts and supports research that helps prevent and treat eye diseases and other disorders of vision. The Website has health and research information in English and Spanish.
Phone: 301-496-3655
www.nei.nih.gov
American Association of Ophthalmologists
The website of the professional association for eye doctors provides patient information and public education.
www.aao.org
The Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study
General information about ocular melanoma and patient information about the clinical study.
www.jhu.edu/wctb/coms
SNG Prosthetic Eye Institute
Information about your visit to an Ocularist, fitting techniques and the care of artificial eyes
Phone: 1-800-972-1354
www.prostheticeye.com
Visual Impairment Sites
Visually impairment can be described as partially sighted, low vision, hard-of-seeing, or blind based on the degree of visual impairment. A person is considered LEGALLY blind when the best-corrected visual acuity is 20/200, or the person’s visual field is 20 degrees or less. Few legally blind persons have no sight; in fact, most have some remaining vision. Partially sighted or low vision generally refers to a severe visual impairment, not necessarily limited to distance vision. Low vision applies to all individuals with sight who are unable to read the newspaper at a normal viewing distance, even with the aid of eyeglasses or contact lenses. They use a combination of vision and other senses to learn, although they may require adaptations in lighting or the size of print, and, sometimes, Braille. Generally, the partially sighted individual has a central visual acuity range of 20/70 to 20/200 in the better eye with best correction by glasses.
Florida Division of Blind Services (DBS)
This agency provides vocational rehabilitation and employment services for visually impaired and blind Florida residents. Services include school to work transition, job placement, counseling, vocational and academic training, orientation and mobility training, personal and social adjustments services and talking books services.
Phone: 1-800-342-1330
dbs.myflorida.com
Lighthouse International
Worldwide organization provides resources on vision impairment and vision rehabilitation. Cataglog of low-vision aids.
Phone: 1-800-829-0500
www.lighthouse.org
National Association of the Visually Handicapped
Dedicated to promoting an understanding of the difference between visual impairment and blindness. Catalog of low vision aids and a lending library of large-print books.
Phone: 888-205-5951
www.navh.org
Eye Resources on the Internet
Large resources list provided by the Association of Visual Science Librarians.
webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/dept/websites/eyeres.htm
The Eye: Information About Vision Loss and Blindness
Information about many aspects of visual impairment and blindness including lists of national and international organizations, adapative technology and low vision products.
www.99main.com/~charlief/blindness.html
Lost Eye
Support, information and helpful tips for people with one eye.
www.losteye.com
National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI)
A national non-profit organization that enables parents to find information and resources for their children who are blind or visually impaired. NAPVI offers information and referral services, initiates outreach by providing seed money to promotes the development of state and local organizations, has a quarterly publication, advocates for educational needs, and offers emotional support and networking opportunities.
Phone: 1-900-562-6265
www.spedex.com/napvi
V.I. Guide
An Internet site that contains information on topics is pertaining to parenting and teaching children with a visual impairment. Information and links to other sites about vision-related services, special education, assistive technology and products, laws and legislation, entertainment, research, and other organizations and groups that might be of interest.
www.viguide.com
The Hadley School for the Blind
The Hadley School offers Parent/Child and Parent/Family correspondence courses on a variety of topics. Parent/Child courses include: Reach and Teach, which provides step-by-step teaching techniques and guideline to help parents assess and build on a child’s strengths; Child Development; Partners in Education; Learning, Play, and Toys; and Early Independence. Parent/Family course topics include Abacus I and II; Accessing Local Sports and Recreation; Braille Reading for Family members, College Bound, the Human Eye; Independent Living; Personal Computers; self-esteem.
Phone: 1-800-323-4238
www.hadley-school.org
Blind Children’s Center
This Los Angeles organization has a number of videos and publications (some in Spanish) that can provide useful information for families of blind or visually impaired children. Topics include: beginning nurturing, social, play and language interactions; teaching young children who are visually impaired; common concerns for the preschool child who is visually impaired or blind; feeding a child with a visual impairment; movement development for babies who are visually impaired; orientation and mobility for preschool children designing and constructing simple adaptive mobility devices for preschool children; multiple disabilities; and parents talk about their feelings.
Phone: 1-800-222-3566
www.blindcntr.org
Cancer Resources
New England Retinoblastoma Support Group
Provides emotional support and resources for families with retinoblastoma. Information and referral, phone support, conferences, literature, advocacy.
Phone: 1-800-562-6265
Address: New England Retinoblastoma Parents Support Group, P.O. Box 317, Watertown, MA 02272
American Cancer Society
Health information, coping with cancer, new treatment and research, discussion groups, locate resources in your community.
Phone: 1-800-227-2345l
www.cancer.org
Children’s Cancer Association
Visit this site and request a copy of The Kids Cancer Pages. It is a comprehensive national resource directory on childhood cancer. It was created to help connect and network families to organizations, information, resources, and to each other on a national basis.
Phone: 1-503-244-3141
www.ChildrensCancerAssociation.org
National Cancer Institute
The U.S. Government’s primary agency for cancer research and information.
Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER
www.nci.nih.gov
Young People With Cancer
This book provides parents with information on the most common types of cancer, treatments and side effects and common issues that arise when a child is diagnosed with cancer.
Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) and select the option to order publications Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time (within the U.S. and its territories).
The National Children’s Cancer Society
Provides information, emotional and financial support to children with cancer and their families for expenses related to cancer treatment. The website has special links just for kids and information on healthy caregiving for families.
Phone: 1-800-532-6459
www.children-cancer.com
Eye Cancer Network
Educational, diagnostic and treatment information about ocular cancers.
www.eyecancer.com
Band-Aids and Blackboards
A website about growing up with a medical problem from the perspective of kids and teens.
www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleitas/bandaides/
National Eye Institute
The U.S. Government agency conducts and supports research to help prevent and treat eye diseases. The website provides health information in English and Spanish.
Phone: 1-301-496-5248
www.nei.nih.gov
Patient-Centered Guides
Childhood Cancer Survivors; A Practical Guide to Your Future
Childhood Cancer: A Parent’s Guide to Solid Tumor Cancers
Books written to give survivors and their families the information they need.
Phone: 1-800-998-9938
www.patientcenters.com
Candlelighter’s Childhood Cancer Foundation
A national non-profit membership organization whose mission is to educate, support, serve, and advocate for families of children with cancer, survivors of childhood cancer, and the professionals who care for them.
Phone: 800-366-2223
www.candlelighters.org
Other Organizations
American Council of the Blind
Phone: 1-800-424-8666
www.acb.org
American Federation for the Blind
Phone: 1-800-232-5463
www.afb.org
American Printing House for the Blind
www.aph.org
Lighthouse International
www.lighthouse.org
National Federation of the Blind
www.nfb.org
International Organization for the Blind
www.io4b.org
Blindness Resource Center
www.nyise.org/blind
A Blind Net
www.blind.net
Snuggl’ Up, Inc
Phone: 305-931-6333
www.snugglup.com
Travel
Angel Flight
Angel Flight is a non-profit, volunteer pilot organization that coordinates free air transportation on corporate aircraft for those with medical needs.
Phone: 1-800-352-4256
www.angelflightse.org
Midwest Express Miracle Miles
One free flight, thereafter flights are discounted. No financial requirements.
Phone: Call Natalie Fuerst at 1-414-570-3644
Corporate Angels
Private jets used by corporations that have empty seats, free flights. No financial requirements.
Phone: 1-914-328-1313
www.corpangelnetwork.org
Northwest Airlines, Kid Cares Program
Those with financial need have priority.
Phone: 1-612-726-4206
www.nwa.com/corpinfo/aircares/about/kidcares.shtml
American Airlines, Aadvantage Miles for Kids in Need
Helps those in financial need.
Phone: 1-817-963- 8118
The National Patient Travel HELPLINE
Helps those in financial need.
Phone: 1-800-296-1217
www.patienttravel.org
Housing
Ronald McDonald House
Since 1974, families around the world have been calling Ronald McDonald House a “home-away-from-home.”
Address: Ronald McDonald House Charities, One Kroc Drive, Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523
Phone: 1-630-623-7048
www.rmhc.com
