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Macular Degeneration

 
 

About Macular Degeneration
Program was established to fund research and educate the public.

Advanced Vision Therapies, Inc.
Company focused on the treatment of sight-threatening eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and finding a cure.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration
National Institutes of Health status of research of prevalence in the U.S. elder population and current research.

Age-related macular degeneration
Overview with illustrations and photos of both the "dry" and "wet" versions of age-related macular degeneration.

AMDCanada.com
Information source for age-related macular degeneration prevention and treatment options.

Angeles Vision Clinic - Macular Degeneration
In depth patient information site. Covers the condition and its many forms of treatment.

Are You at Risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
National Eye Institute (NIH) publication for people who are at higher risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Encourages regular eye exams through dilated pupils.

Brian's Eye Story
A personal encounter. Contains photographs, new research, low vision aids, links, personal story and home eye tests.

Center for the Study of Macular Degeneration
A biomedical research unit located at UC Santa Barbara dedicated to research on the cellular, molecular and genetic factors that contribute to the disorder.

Current Concepts in Macular Degeneration
Flow diagrams, tables and synopsis of clinical studies describe the current concepts in macular degeneration.

Discovery Fund for Eye Research
Information on research into the genetic causes of age-related macular degeneration. Research based at Cedars-Sinai hospital.

eMedicine Health - Macular Degeneration
Consumer health resource center providing an overview of macular degeneration and its causes, symptoms and treatment.

Eye Care Source: Macular Degeneration
Forms, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of AMD are presented.

The Foundation fighting Blindness
The Foundation Fighting Blindness is a publicly-supported charity raising money to fund research for macular degeneration, and related diseases, and providing information, resources and referrals.

HealthLink: Researching the Cause of Macular Degeneration
Current research into the aging process of particular types of cells in the eye.

How Does Macular Degeneration Affect Your Vision?
A simulation is designed to give patients and their caregivers a better understanding of the possible progression of the disease.

Judy's Jolts of Hope
A collection of essays describing a journey towards acceptance of the devastating eye disease, macular degeneration. Written to offer hope for people with sudden vision loss.

The Lutein - Macular Degenration
Information relating lutein to macular degeneration (AMD) risk reduction, literature references, dietary intake, chemical structure, source of pills.

Macular Degeneration - AllAboutVision.com
Information on signs and symptoms, causes and treatments; includes news about current research and therapies, FAQ, and Q&A with eye doctors.

Macular Degeneration Facts
Macular degeneration facts including causes, prevention, treatment photographs and illustrations.

Macular Degeneration Holistic Eye Care
Alternative medicine eye care site to help protect vision for those with this condition and similar eye diseases. Contains well-documented nutritional guidelines, self-help and prevention information.

Macular Degeneration Hope Page
A personal journey containing links to further information.

Macular Degeneration Information
Information from HealthAtoZ.

Macular Degeneration Information and Treatments
Treatments, tests, photographs and preventive advice.

Macular Degeneration Information and Video
Information and video. Covers the main condition, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, PDT laser therapy, and vitrectomy surgery.

Macular Degeneration Information Center
Overview of the disease, its causes, its treatment and the latest research.

The Macular Degeneration Network
A large-type educational and service oriented website for patients and the health professionals who care for them.

Macular Degeneration Partnership
Resources and information. Coalition of patients, families and leaders in the fields of vision and aging.

Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide
Includes research updates, consumer tips, advice and links.

Macular Degeneration, Tom's Condition
A website with information about macular degeneration. Features a personal essay about my ongoing confrontation with this disease.

MD Simulator
The MD Simulator is a software program that dynamically simulates the visual implications of macular degeneration.

MD Support
Internet community offering information and support.

National Eye Institute - Facts About Age Related Macular Degeneration
Includes information on causes and treatment.

New Treatment Options
New treatments for the wet form of Age-related Macular Degeneration include limited retinal translocation and laser treatment called photodynamic therapy.

Retinal Degeneration Discussion List
Search the archives, join the list and post from this site.

The Role of Vitamin A in Macular Degeneration and Fractures
"Vitamin A may help slow the progression of macular degeneration, but could also increase the risk of fractures. Dr. Julie Mitchell discusses how to balance competing risks in preventive care.

Treating Macular Degeneration with Acupuncture
Details on treatment and explanations of related terms.

Visual Healing
Macular degeneration and other eye disorders alternative therapies are explored by Grace Halloran Ph.D. Discusses new approaches to healing degenerative eye disorders and provides a free newsletter, and therapy workshops.


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