Information and Support

This web site offers free information and personal assistance for people dealing with macular degeneration and similar retinal diseases. Follow the links in the menu to access our extensive resources.

To listen to a brief talk on macular degeneration, select the link below.

Audio: "What is Macular Degeneration?"

(10:44 minutes)

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What Baby Boomers Want to Know About AMD

Free Books
for Patients & Caregivers

Visual Skills Workbook for People With Macular Degeneration

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Publications Library

"These are the most valuable publications a patient can have
to navigate and transition into a successful low vision world."
(Liz Trauernicht, President, MD Foundation)

"The booklets and CDs are WONDERFUL!
They are going to tremendously help me help my patients."
(Karen Winegardner, COTA, LMT)

"Thank you for providing such a wonderful and free service to assist those in need."
(Cornerstone Eye Care, High Point NC)

Become an affiliate of our International Low Vision Support Group

Your group is invited to receive FREE materials, monthly newsletters and audio/visual presentations by leading experts in research, treatment, rehabilitation and daily living. Visit the ILVSG page for complete information.

Since 2006, over 230 affiliate groups worldwide have found there is no easier way to run a successful and informative support group. Find a group in your area or learn about TeleSupport, an extension of the ILVSG designed for people who have no access to live groups or the Internet.

The macular degeneration worldwide community: carrying the word to millions

Online Audio/Visual Library

Informational DVDs and over 70 free online photo essays and audio/visual slide presentations by leading experts. New entries added every month.

Enter the audio/visual library.

Latest entry: “Can Low Vision Rehabilitation Help?” presented by Leslie Burkhardt, MSLVT

FREE
audio version
from the Library of Congress

Dan Roberts, author

About the book (pdf)

"The First Year: Age-Related Macular Degeneration"

Professional review:
"Packed with useful information . . . an easy read despite its difficult subject matter. Perhaps the most important aspect of this book is that it is written by a patient for other patients. Mr. Roberts wears this mantle appropriately. His strong, clear voice says to the reader, 'I am a survivor and you can be, too.' Certainly, this is one of the most important messages that patients in the throes of the disease can hear."
-- (Marshall Flax, MS, Archives of Ophthalmology, Vol. 125, June 2007)

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