- Brian's Eye Story - http://www.brianseye.com/
A personal encounter. Contains photographs, new research, low vision aids, links, personal story and home eye tests.
- Macular Degeneration Partnership - http://www.macd.net/
Resources and information. Coalition of patients, families and leaders in the fields of vision and aging.
- The Macular Degeneration Network - http://www.macular-degeneration.org/
A large-type educational and service oriented website for patients and the health professionals who care for them.
- The Lutein - Macular Degenration - http://www.pressenter.com/~generics
Information relating lutein to macular degeneration (AMD) risk reduction, literature references, dietary intake, chemical structure, source of pills.
- About Macular Degeneration - http://www.ahaf.org/macular/about/maabout.htm
Program was established to fund research and educate the public.
- Visual Healing - http://www.visualhealing.com/
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.
- New Treatment Options - http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/955663039.html
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 - http://www.csmd.ucsb.edu
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 - http://pages.infinit.net/judyjolt/
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 - http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/statements/varmus.htm
National Institutes of Health status of research of prevalence in the U.S. elder population and current research.
- MD Support - http://www.mdsupport.org/
Internet community offering information and support.
- Macular Degeneration Information and Video - http://www.youreyedoctors.com/MacularDegeneration.html
Information and video. Covers the main condition, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, PDT laser therapy, and vitrectomy surgery.
- Discovery Fund for Eye Research - http://www.discoveryfund.com/maculardegeneration.html
Information on research into the genetic causes of age-related macular degeneration. Research based at Cedars-Sinai hospital.
- The Foundation fighting Blindness - http://www.blindness.org/disease/default.asp?type=2
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.
- MD Simulator - http://www.opticaldiagnostics.com/products/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? - http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/maculardegen/armd_risk.htm
National Eye Institute (NIH) publication for people who are at higher risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Encourages regular eye exams through dilated pupils.
- Macular Degeneration, Tom's Condition - http://www.ipa.net/~tr107918/MacularDegen.HTML
A website with information about macular degeneration. Features a personal essay about my ongoing confrontation with this disease.
- The Role of Vitamin A in Macular Degeneration and Fractures - http://www.healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002320.html
"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.
- Current Concepts in Macular Degeneration - http://www.agingeye.net/maculardegen/maculardegeninformation.php
Flow diagrams, tables and synopsis of clinical studies describe the current concepts in macular degeneration.
- eMedicine Health - Macular Degeneration - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/14590-1.asp
Consumer health resource center providing an overview of macular degeneration and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
- AMDCanada.com - http://www.amdcanada.com
Information source for age-related macular degeneration prevention and treatment options.
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration Facts - http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/maculardegen/armd_facts.asp
The National Eye Institute explains causes, prevention, and treatment, with photographs and illustrations.
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