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Reduce your Risk
Recommended Supplements for Age-related Macular DegenerationThe current recommended supplements for Age-related Macular Degeneration include a combination of antioxidants, carotenoids, and omega-3 fatty acids. Ten Habits for Eye Health and AMD TreatmentThe New England Eye Center at Tufts Medical Center recommends these healthy habits, and your health care provider may give similar recommendations.
Disease Overview
Macular degeneration is caused by deterioration of a a critical portion of the retina, which is the tissue that lines the back of the eye and translates light from the images we see into electrical impulses, which are sentt via the optic nerve to the brain, which interprets them as sight. This critical area of…
Be a part of our mission to improve the lives of and empower those living with macular degeneration. Our work is inspired by you, and supported by you. At AMDF, our mission is to help all those impacted by macular degeneration to lead better lives. We do this through: You can help! Browse the left-menu…
Caregiver’s Corner
Support, information, and inspiration for those who love and care for those with macular degeneration. This section is currently under construction. If you would like to be notified when more content is available, please sign up below and we’ll send you an email when this section goes live. After you sign up, scroll down for…
Living and Thriving with AMD
Life with macular degeneration can still be full and rewarding. Don’t wait for a cure to live and thrive! Low Vision ResourcesAssistive Technology for Age-related Macular Degeneration. Emotional Well BeingDepression is a natural process of working through the issues of AMD. Psychiatrist Arnold Wyse, M.D. gives reassuring guidelines for understanding that process and for gauging…
AMDF Reviews SeeBoost – Assistive Device for Central Vision Loss
Earlier this year we had the opportunity to review a different kind of vision assistance device. SeeBoost glasses are designed specifically for central vision loss due to macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy. What is SeeBoost? Where other low vision assistive devices are designed for low vision more generally, the founders of SeeBoost wanted to create…
AMDF In the Trenches: Stimulating Research Through New Grants and Partnerships
Through a growing portfolio of research grants and creative partnerships with other eye research funders, the American Macular Degeneration Foundation (AMDF) is finding ways to efficiently leverage its resources and accelerate the development of promising approaches to improve the lives of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients. At AMDF, we have been hearing from researchers that…
New Proposed Bill Could Drive $1 Billion to Eye Research Over 4 Years
D.C. Financial Analyst, Karen Petrou, and founder of Federal Financial Analytics may have designed a solution to getting big investors behind a stage of research that is so hard to fund, it has been dubbed the “Valley of Death” of research by some. We interviewed Karen to talk about the bill. You can listen to…
New Proposed Bill Could Drive $1 Billion to Eye Research Over 4 Years
D.C. Financial Analyst, Karen Petrou, and founder of Federal Financial Analytics may have designed a solution to getting big investors behind a stage of research that is so hard to fund, it has been dubbed the “Valley of Death” of research by some. We interviewed Karen to talk about the bill. You can listen to…
AMD Awareness Pin: Putting the Power of Awareness into Your Hands
The AMD Awareness Pin was created to be a tool that empowers you and the whole AMD community to raise awareness at the grassroots level. Thank you for joining us in the effort to raise awareness about age-related macular degeneration (AMD)! The pin is designed with abstract symbolism to help you remember some key facts…