Search results for: “Macular degeneration”
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Amsler Grid to Test Your Sight
The Amsler grid is used to check whether lines look wavy or distorted, or whether areas of the visual field are missing. How to use the Amsler grid Amsler grid related resources KeepSight JournalThe KeepSight Journal is a simple, fun and comprehensive, magazine-format tool to monitor your vision at home. It was developed with the support of
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Liability Disclaimer
The American Macular Degeneration Foundation (AMDF), as an educational and informative organization, seeks to make people aware of new developments, products, and ideas which may help people with macular degeneration. AMDF cannot and does not test or investigate the science behind every product, service, or idea. You are making your own determination as to what
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White Bean Soup with Kale Recipe High in Lutein and Zeaxanthin
This healthy recipe is high in lutein and zeaxanthin. The kale turns an ordinary white bean soup into a lutein and zeaxanthin powerhouse. (As a rule, the darker the green, the higher the lutein.) As an alternative, add 6 to 8 ounces of chopped smoked sausage, such as Andouille or chorizo, for a meatier dish
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Privacy Policy
AMDF respects the privacy of our donors and website visitors. Thank you for visiting the AMDF website and reading the AMDF privacy policy statement. The American Macular Degeneration Foundation (AMDF) works for the prevention, treatment, and cure of macular degeneration through raising funds, educating the public, and supporting scientific research. The American Macular Degeneration Foundation is
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Hope & Cope – Video on Living Well with AMD
Order Free DVD “HOPE IS THE WORD” Living Well with Macular Degeneration is Focus of New Video Featuring Actors Dabney Coleman and Don Knotts, Olympian Marla Runyan, Film Critic Charles Champlin and Others Macular degeneration is an increasingly common eye disease that leads to central vision loss, affecting reading and writing, driving and even simple tasks
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Mail Donations
Thank you for your generous support of AMDF’s work and mission! At the bottom of this page you’ll find four form options to mail-in your donation. Each will open a PDF form you can print. What you need to know: The PDF will open in your web browser and you should see a menu on
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Blindness
Full Transcript Blindness… The word alone evokes fear. Few people are aware that macular degeneration, which leads to central vision loss, is the main cause of blindness for those 55 and older in the United States. It affects more than 10 million Americans. That number is expected to increase significantly as the population ages.
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AMDF’s Public Service Announcement
Full Transcript “Today, macular degeneration impairs the sight of over 10 million Americans. By age 75, more than 25% will be affected. Maybe you’ll notice immediately or it might pass unnoticed for months. Don’t lose sight of what matters. Contact the American Macular Degeneration Foundation at 1-888-MACULAR or visit their website. Thank you.”
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Thai Winter Squash Stew
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Spa Baklava Recipe for Eye Health