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About Macular Degeneration
Program was established to fund research and educate the public.
http://www.ahaf.org/macular/about/maabout.htm
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
A simulation is designed to give patients and their caregivers a better understanding of the possible progression of the disease.
http://www.visionsimulator.com/amd.asp#0
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Facts
The National Eye Institute explains causes, prevention, and treatment, with photographs and illustrations.
http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/maculardegen/armd_facts.asp
AMDCanada.com
Information source for age-related macular degeneration prevention and treatment options.
http://www.amdcanada.com
Angeles Vision Clinic - Macular Degeneration
In depth patient information site. Covers the condition and its many forms of treatment.
http://www.avclinic.com/MacularDegeneration.htm
Are You at Risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
National Eye Institute (NIH) publication for people who are at higher risk. Encourages regular eye exams through dilated pupils.
http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/maculardegen/armd_risk.htm
Brian's Eye Story
A personal encounter. Contains photographs, new research, low vision aids, links, personal story and home eye tests.
http://www.brianseye.com/
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.
http://www.csmd.ucsb.edu
Current Concepts in Macular Degeneration
Flow diagrams, tables and synopsis of clinical studies describe the current concepts in macular degeneration.
http://www.agingeye.net/maculardegen/maculardegeninformation.php
Discovery Fund for Eye Research
Information on research into the genetic causes of age-related macular degeneration. Research based at Cedars-Sinai hospital.
http://www.discoveryfund.com/maculardegeneration.html
eMedicine Health - Macular Degeneration
Consumer health resource center providing an overview of macular degeneration and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/14590-1.asp
Eye Care Source: Macular Degeneration
Forms, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of AMD are presented.
http://www.eyecaresource.com/eye-diseases/amd.php
HealthLink: Researching the Cause of Macular Degeneration
Current research into the aging process of particular types of cells in the eye.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/953061745.html
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.
http://pages.infinit.net/judyjolt/
Macular Degeneration Hope Page
A personal journey containing links to further information.
http://www.geocities.com/linda1958.geo/
Macular Degeneration Information
Information from HealthAtoZ.
http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/macular_degeneration.jsp
Macular Degeneration Information and Treatments
Treatments, tests, photographs and preventive advice.
http://www.eyemdlink.com/Condition.asp?ConditionID=55
Macular Degeneration Information and Video
Information and video. Covers the main condition, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, PDT laser therapy, and vitrectomy surgery.
http://www.youreyedoctors.com/MacularDegeneration.html
Macular Degeneration Information Center
Overview of the disease, its causes, its treatment and the latest research.
http://www.infoaging.org/d-macu-home.html
Macular Degeneration Partnership
Resources and information. Coalition of patients, families and leaders in the fields of vision and aging.
http://www.macd.net/
Macular Degeneration, Tom's Condition
A website with information about macular degeneration. Features a personal essay about my ongoing confrontation with this disease.
http://www.ipa.net/~tr107918/MacularDegen.HTML
MD Simulator
The MD Simulator is a software program that dynamically simulates the visual implications of macular degeneration.
http://www.opticaldiagnostics.com/products/MD_simulator
MD Support
Internet community offering information and support.
http://www.mdsupport.org/
New Treatment Options
New treatments for the wet form of Age-related Macular Degeneration include limited retinal translocation and laser treatment called photodynamic therapy.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/955663039.html
Retinal Degeneration Discussion List
Search the archives, join the list and post from this site.
http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/rplist.html
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.
http://www.blindness.org/disease/default.asp?type=2
The Lutein - Macular Degenration
Information relating lutein to macular degeneration (AMD) risk reduction, literature references, dietary intake, chemical structure, source of pills.
http://www.pressenter.com/~generics
The Macular Degeneration Network
A large-type educational and service oriented website for patients and the health professionals who care for them.
http://www.macular-degeneration.org/
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.
http://www.healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002320.html
Treating Macular Degeneration with Acupuncture
Details on treatment and explanations of related terms.
http://www.acudoctor.com
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.
http://www.visualhealing.com/
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