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| Web Pages |
| Brian's Eye Story |
| A personal encounter. Contains photographs, new research, low vision aids, links, personal story and home eye tests. |
| Macular Degeneration Partnership |
| Resources and information. Coalition of patients, families and leaders in the fields of vision and aging. |
| The Macular Degeneration Network |
| A large-type educational and service oriented website for patients and the health professionals who care for them. |
| Duke University Eye Center |
| Macular translocation surgery for the wet form of age-related macular degeneration. |
| The Lutein - Macular Degenration |
| Information relating lutein to macular degeneration (AMD) risk reduction, literature references, dietary intake, chemical structure, source of pills. |
| About Macular Degeneration |
| Program was established to fund research and educate the public. |
| Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide |
| Includes research updates, consumer tips, advice and links. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Retinal Degeneration Discussion List |
| Search the archives, join the list and post from this site. |
| HealthLink: Researching the Cause of Macular Degeneration |
| Current research into the aging process of particular types of cells in the eye. |
| New Treatment Options |
| New treatments for the wet form of Age-related Macular Degeneration include limited retinal translocation and laser treatment called photodynamic therapy. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Age-Related Macular Degeneration |
| National Institutes of Health status of research of prevalence in the U.S. elder population and current research. |
| Macular Degeneration Information |
| Information from HealthAtoZ with an Amsler Grid eye test to check for loss of vision. |
| MD Support |
| Internet community offering information and support. |
| National Eye Institute – Facts About Age Related Macular Degeneration |
| Includes information on causes and treatment. |
| Angeles Vision Clinic - Macular Degeneration |
| In depth patient information site. Covers the condition and its many forms of treatment. |
| Treating Macular Degeneration with Acupuncture |
| Details on treatment and explanations of related terms. |
| Macular Degeneration Information and Treatments |
| Treatments, tests, photographs and preventive advice. |
| Schepens Eye Research Institute - Macular Degeneration FAQ's |
| Basic information and glossary of related terms. |
| 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. |
| Discovery Fund for Eye Research |
| Information on research into the genetic causes of age-related macular degeneration. Research based at Cedars-Sinai hospital. |
| Age-related macular degeneration |
| Overview with illustrations and photos of both the "dry" and "wet" versions of age-related macular degeneration. |
| 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. |
| Macular Degeneration Treatment Information |
| Provides information on macular degeneration and treatment options. |
| MD Simulator |
| The MD Simulator is a software program that dynamically simulates the visual implications of macular degeneration. |
| 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. |
| Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) |
| Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) defined and treatment information, including surgery at the U-M Kellogg Eye Center |
| Macular Degeneration, Tom's Condition |
| A website with information about macular degeneration. Features a personal essay about my ongoing confrontation with this disease. |
| Eyesightnews - Macular Degeneration |
| Discussion board for news and MD related topics. |
| eMedicine Health - Macular Degeneration |
| Consumer health resource center providing an overview of macular degeneration and its causes, symptoms and treatment. |
| 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. |
| Macular Degeneration Facts |
| Macular degeneration facts including causes, prevention, treatment photographs and illustrations. |
| 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. |