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About The American Macular Degeneration Foundation (AMDF)

The American Macular Degeneration Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to the prevention, treatment, and cure of macular degeneration, and empowering those with AMD to live to the fullest. The AMDF offers hope and support to those with Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and their families. We raise public awareness of the disease while supporting a national research agenda which makes allies of the scientific community, the government, and people and their families who are living with macular degeneration. We are a funding source, and an international clearinghouse for information and research.

Please read our Welcome letter from AMDF Board President Chip Goehring, and note the articles about us in the NY Times and The Harvard Medical School of Opthalmology’s EyeWitness newsletter.

Watch now:
AMDF Founder, Chip Goehring, speaks with Jennifer Trainer Thompson on the inspiration behind starting AMDF.

Our Mission Statement:

Long version: The American Macular Degeneration Foundation works to empower and inspire those affected by macular degeneration while advancing research and technology for the prevention, treatment, and cure of macular degeneration through raising funds, educating the public, and supporting scientific research.

Short version: The American Macular Degeneration Foundation works to empower and inspire those affected by macular degeneration while advancing research and technology.