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Macular Degeneration

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Adult Macular Degeneration  External Link

Read about the genetic and environmental factors that combine to cause macular degeneration and what you can do if diagnosed with the disease. ... Details >

Macular Degeneration Foundation   External Link

Devices to Help Low Vision  External Link

Find information here about low vision aids, including magnifiers, reading machines with voice output, and absorptive lenses. Other suggestions include: improving the lighting in your home and office,... Details >

Macular Degeneration Partnership  External Link

Dry Macular Degeneration   External Link

Age-related macular degeneration is a chronic eye disease that occurs when tissue in the macula, the part of your retina that's responsible for central vision, deteriorates.... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  External Link

Experience What Age-Related Macular Degeneration Looks Like  External Link

In this simulation, you can experience the deterioration of vision of a person with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).... Details >

Macular Degeneration Partnership  External Link

Eye Health: Prevention  External Link

Many people believe that vision loss is a normal part of aging. But it doesn't have to be so. Learn what you can do to reduce your risk of vision loss. ... Details >

Lighthouse International  External Link

Eye Test for Macular Degeneration  External Link

The Amsler Grid is a test for macular degeneration that you can use to monitor your vision between visits to an eye care professional. However, you should NOT depend on the test for any diagnoses - ch... Details >

Macular Degeneration Foundation   External Link

Eye Tests  External Link

These audio/visual tests may help you identify blind spots and distortion with your vision. If there are changes in your vision, please see your doctor.... Details >

MD (Macular Degeneration) Support  External Link

Facts About Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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This pamphlet provides patients and their families with general information about age-related macular degeneration. It describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of age-related macular ... Details >

National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health

Macular Degeneration: What Can I Do About Dry AMD?  External Link

You have control over some of the known risk factors for macular degeneration. If you have a family history of AMD, or are in the "macular generation" (age 60 or above), you should be particularly att... Details >

Macular Degeneration Partnership  External Link

Organizations for Low Vision   External Link

Research has shown that people with macular degeneration who participate in support groups or self-help programs do much better than those who “go it alone”. There are a number of organizations, both ... Details >

Macular Degeneration Partnership  External Link

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