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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.


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

Member Of:

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Board of Ophthalmology
  • Fellow American College of Surgeons