Search results for: “Macular degeneration”
-
Causes of Macular Degeneration
The specific cause of macular degeneration is not conclusively known, but the interplay between known hereditary and environmental factors is complex. The more that scientists understand the mechanisms that cause the cells of the macula to deteriorate, the more potential treatments they can develop to slow or stop the disease. The challenges are great, because
-
Behind the Headlines of the Prima Implant for Dry Macular Degeneration
This webinar originally aired on November 20, 2025 as part of the Eye Know AMD Empowerment Talks: Macular Degeneration Education for Informed Choices HOST: Matthew Levine, AMDF Director of Grants and Partnerships GUEST: Daniel Palanker, PhD, Professor of Ophthalmology, Stanford University After years of research and development, a tiny, wireless retinal implant called PRIMA (which
-
A Walkathon for Macular Degeneration – From Despair to Hope
When Monette Meo’s twin sister, Maureen, was diagnosed with advanced dry macular degeneration, Monette was heartbroken. Desperate to help, Monette set out to find a way to make a difference. Her search led her to AMDF, and that’s when it hit her—she could organize a fundraiser to help raise awareness and support research. Monette envisioned
-
Life with Macular Degeneration – Patient Stories
-
With Gifts From Donors, AMDF Invests In Breakthrough Macular Degeneration Research
As we get ready to turn another year over, we’d like to pause and share a few of the standout highlights and breakthroughs that donor support, your support, helped achieve. In 2024, donor gifts were directed toward multiple research projects, and these investigations continue to evolve toward meaningful improvements in the lives of those affected
-
Macular Degeneration and the Mind and Brain
Much is discussed about the effect of macular degeneration on the eyes and vision, and even daily living, but macular degeneration and vision loss also have profound effects on the well-being of the mind and brain. From initial diagnosis to dealing with vision loss, or the fear of vision loss, each stage of disease progression
-
Living with Macular Degeneration: Honey Kronenberg – Caregiving with Compassion
Honey Kronenberg is 102 years old, with significant vision loss from the advanced form of macular degeneration known as Geographic Atrophy. In this 13 minute mini-documentary, meet Honey and her family, who offer wisdom on compassionate care and companionship. Honey has lost many abilities, but with the loving help of her family and her indomitable
-
The 2024 Gift Guide for People With Macular Degeneration
It’s that time of year! Time for the AMDF annual gift guide for people with macular degeneration. Before we dive into recommendations, let’s go over some basics. Macular Degeneration doesn’t cause complete blindness, but at its most severe, a person can experience near total central vision loss. There is actually quite a broad spectrum of
-
A Macular Degeneration Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving and other holidays offer challenges and opportunities for those living with macular degeneration. Here are tips and recipes for a healthy and safe holiday.
-
Low Vision Resources for Macular Degeneration
The biggest fear that people have when they are diagnosed with macular degeneration is going blind. The good news is that macular degeneration does not cause total blindness, and there are many resources for the visually impaired to help you continue to live a full life. Low Vision Services Low vision services usually means Low