Macular Degeneration Retina Eye Disorders

Macular Degeneration Retina Eye Disorders

Macular Degeneration

Macular Degeneration is a condition that mainly affects those over 60 years old (age related) but can also affect children and teenagers (juvenile). The condition affects the eyes Macula, in some cases causing it to stop working entirely which causes blindness.

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- Information from HealthAtoZ.
- Resources and information. Coalition of patients, families and leaders in the fields of vision and aging.
- A website with information about macular degeneration. Features a personal essay about my ongoing confrontation with this disease.
- 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.
- "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.
- Information on signs and symptoms, causes and treatments; includes news about current research and therapies, FAQ, and Q&A with eye doctors.
- 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.
- Overview with illustrations and photos of both the "dry" and "wet" versions of age-related macular degeneration.
- National Institutes of Health status of research of prevalence in the U.S. elder population and current research.
- Details on treatment and explanations of related terms.
- Forms, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of AMD are presented.
- 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.
- Company focused on the treatment of sight-threatening eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and finding a cure.
- New treatments for the wet form of Age-related Macular Degeneration include limited retinal translocation and laser treatment called photodynamic therapy.
- The MD Simulator is a software program that dynamically simulates the visual implications of macular degeneration.
- Consumer health resource center providing an overview of macular degeneration and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
- Macular degeneration facts including causes, prevention, treatment photographs and illustrations.
- National Eye Institute (NIH) publication for people who are at higher risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Encourages regular eye exams through dilated pupils.
- A simulation is designed to give patients and their caregivers a better understanding of the possible progression of the disease.
- Current research into the aging process of particular types of cells in the eye.
- Search the archives, join the list and post from this site.
- A biomedical research unit located at UC Santa Barbara dedicated to research on the cellular, molecular and genetic factors that contribute to the disorder.
- A personal journey containing links to further information.
- Information source for age-related macular degeneration prevention and treatment options.
- Internet community offering information and support.
- Information and video. Covers the main condition, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, PDT laser therapy, and vitrectomy surgery.
- A large-type educational and service oriented website for patients and the health professionals who care for them.
- Treatments, tests, photographs and preventive advice.
- Flow diagrams, tables and synopsis of clinical studies describe the current concepts in macular degeneration.
- Includes research updates, consumer tips, advice and links.
- A personal encounter. Contains photographs, new research, low vision aids, links, personal story and home eye tests.
- Program was established to fund research and educate the public.
- Overview of the disease, its causes, its treatment and the latest research.
- 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.
- In depth patient information site. Covers the condition and its many forms of treatment.
- Includes information on causes and treatment.
- Information relating lutein to macular degeneration (AMD) risk reduction, literature references, dietary intake, chemical structure, source of pills.
- Information on research into the genetic causes of age-related macular degeneration. Research based at Cedars-Sinai hospital.

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