Ocular Melanoma Resources, Organizations & Blogs It’s easy to forget that you are not alone. Below are organizations that offer supportive perspectives, insights and resources: A Cure In Sight A national nonprofit dedicated to ocular melanoma: providing reliable education, patient-and-family support, research funding, and community connection to bring clarity, compassion and progress to this rare eye cancer.
acureinsight.org
EyeCare America A program through the American Academy of Ophthalmology that offers free medical eye exams for those who qualify.
Travel and Lodging Assistance Angel Flight Angel Flight connects patients with volunteer pilots who provide free air transportation to medical appointments and treatment centers. This service helps individuals access care that may be far from home.
aao.org/eyecare-america
EyeMelanoma Highlights educational and support resources available online for patients and their families.
angelflight.com
eyemelanoma.org
Eye on Grace This foundation helps people diagnosed with ocular/uveal melanoma cover the travel costs for treatment, offering grants so patients and their caregivers don’t have to choose between care and finances.
Ocular Melanoma UK (formerly OcuMel) A registered England charity supporting those affected by ocular melanoma.
omuk.org
eyeongracefoundation.org
OMF — Prosthetic Support The Ocular Melanoma Foundation offers a Prosthetic Assistance Program (PAP) providing grants for doctor-prescribed ocular and facial prosthetics specifically for individuals diagnosed with ocular melanoma.
Ocular Melanoma Foundation (OMF) The Ocular Melanoma Foundation (OMF) is a nonprofit organization focused on advancing research, education and support for people affected by ocular melanoma.
ocularmelanoma.org
ocularmelanoma.org/prosthetic-assistance
Hope Lodge (American Cancer Society) Hope Lodge offers free temporary lodging for cancer patients and caregivers who need to travel away from home for treatment. Locations across the US provide a supportive place to stay during care.
Work Related Support Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
cancer.org
You may also scan this QR code with your phone to connect Hope Lodge.
askjan.org
Triage Cancer
triagecancer.org
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