Search results for: “Macular degeneration”
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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
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About Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a progressive eye disease that affects the tiny, central part of the retina called the macula at the back of the eye and can cause loss of central vision. It is the leading cause of vision loss in people over 40. According to the World Health Organization ‘s (WHO) 2020 World Vision
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Inspiring Case History of Age-related Macular Degeneration
A Missionary’s Approach to AMD Polly Brown takes an unusual approach to Age-related Macular Degeneration. It isn’t an easy one, and she knows it isn’t for everyone. She believes it’s her job — perhaps even her right — to “be thankful in all circumstances.” That phrase is from the tail end of a letter from
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The American Macular Degeneration Foundation
Here to help you learn about and live with Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), offering you healthy living tips, the latest information, and ways to honor those touched by macular disease, while supporting researchers working to prevent, treat and cure macular degeneration and Stargardt disease. Here to help you learn about and live with Age-related Macular
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Wet AMD Eye Injections Part II: Dr. Fazelat Explains the Procedure
AHAD A. FAZELAT, MD, MPH explains his process, and his personal philosophies, in giving anti-VEGF injections for patients with wet macular degeneration. His patient, Mary Breiterman, shares some of her perspective on the process as well. Dr. Fazelat is a vitreoretinal specialist. Dr. Fazelat treats patients suffering from Age-related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery,
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Wet AMD Eye Injections Part I: Mary’s Experience on Injection Day
Follow Mary Braiterman’s experience on injection day for her wet macular degeneration. Mary shares her initial fears, what the actual experience is like, and more.
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Breaking The Cycle of Helplessness
In this webinar replay, learn how lifestyle changes and groundbreaking research can empower you to take control of your eye health and reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration. Presented by – Dr. Soufiane Ajana, MPH, PhD, FAAO, and Dr. Dorothy Hitchmoth, OD, FAAO, ABO, ABCMO DIPLOMATE (see https://ocularnutritionsociety.org/board-of-directors/dorothy-l-hitchmoth/ ) Topics covered include: For the
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Low Vision Aids and Modifications
AMD Living Video Series – Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Daily Living with Macular Degeneration Welcome to the AMD Living video series. Quick tips and tools to help you with daily tasks that vision loss from macular degeneration may be making more difficult. These videos, featuring Beth Daisy from Future in Sight, are made possible
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AMD Living: Tips for Writing with Low Vision
In this quick video, Beth Daisy offers tips for writing with low vision from macular degeneration. Beth Daisy is a low vision occupational therapist at Future in Sight. This video was made possible by The Palmina Gioioso Fund, in honor of her memory.