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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/
Macular Degeneration Partnership
Resources and information. Coalition of patients, families and leaders in the fields of vision and aging.
http://www.macd.net/
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 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 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
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
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
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
Macular Degeneration Facts
Macular degeneration facts including causes, prevention, treatment photographs and illustrations.
http://www.suncoastretina.com/EyeConditions/MacularDegeneration.htm
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.
http://www.visionsimulator.com/macular_degeneration/
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
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
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.
http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/maculardegen/armd_risk.htm
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) defined and treatment information, including surgery at the U-M Kellogg Eye Center
http://www.kellogg.umich.edu/conditions/retina/AMD.html
About Macular Degeneration
Program was established to fund research and educate the public.
http://www.ahaf.org/macular/about/maabout.htm
Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide
Includes research updates, consumer tips, advice and links.
http://www.macularguide.com/
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.
http://www.altmacdegen.com/maculardegeneration.htm
Macular Degeneration Hope Page
A personal journey containing links to further information.
http://www.geocities.com/linda1958.geo/
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/
Retinal Degeneration Discussion List
Search the archives, join the list and post from this site.
http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/rplist.html
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
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
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
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/
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
National Institutes of Health status of research of prevalence in the U.S. elder population and current research.
http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/statements/varmus.htm
Macular Degeneration Information
Information from HealthAtoZ with an Amsler Grid eye test to check for loss of vision.
http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/dc/caz/eyes/macd/macindex.html
MD Support
Internet community offering information and support.
http://www.mdsupport.org/
National Eye Institute - Facts About Age Related Macular Degeneration
Includes information on causes and treatment.
http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/maculardegen/armd_facts.htm
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
Treating Macular Degeneration with Acupuncture
Details on treatment and explanations of related terms.
http://www.acudoctor.com
Macular Degeneration Information and Treatments
Treatments, tests, photographs and preventive advice.
http://www.eyemdlink.com/Condition.asp?ConditionID=55
Schepens Eye Research Institute - Macular Degeneration FAQ's
Basic information and glossary of related terms.
http://www.eri.harvard.edu/htmlfiles/md.html
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
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
Age-related macular degeneration
Overview with illustrations and photos of both the "dry" and "wet" versions of age-related macular degeneration.
http://www.eyetk.com/degeneration/degen_disease.asp?ch=norm
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