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Emotional Well Being
A topic that doesn’t get enough attention is the emotional and mental health impact of macular degeneration. From the shock and fear of an initial diagnosis, to the unspoken grief that can attend the impacts of vision loss including loss of independence and access to activities that give you a sense of identity and purpose.
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Exercise: A Powerful Tool Against Macular Degeneration
Regular physical activity is a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle, and it can also play a significant role in reducing your risk of developing or slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). While researchers continue to unravel the exact mechanisms behind this connection, the evidence is clear: consistent exercise can be a valuable tool
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Types and Stages of Macular Degeneration
Types of Macular Degeneration There are two types of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), commonly referred to as “dry” or “wet.” They are named for the kinds of physical changes that affect the retina, and in particular the macula, the central area of the retina which gives us our visual acuity, color vision and ability to
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Coronavirus and Your Macular Degeneration Care
**Important Update as of 2/5/2021 Since the publishing of these guidelines in March of 2020, information has come to light regarding AMD patients’ risk of more severe illness if they contract COVID-19. Please continue to follow the guidelines below in regards to your eye care, follow the CDC recommended protocols to reduce your risk of
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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
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AMDF Supported Researcher Receives Award at ARVO 2017
Back in May, some members of our team attended the ARVO 2017 conference in Baltimore, MD. ARVO is The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and is the largest eye and vision research organization in the world, and the yearly conference is the largest gathering of those researchers and doctors. Our mission in attending
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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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Macular Degeneration Recipe – Kale Chips
Kale for macular degeneration is a powerhouse. Raw kale has an exceptional nutrient profile, with the highest content of lutein of any vegetable, as well as zeaxanthin (antioxidants found in the macula). Kale is also rich in vitamin K (the “k” comes from the German koagulation, or “coagulation” in English), which helps promote bone health
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Nutritional Supplements for Macular Degeneration
Dr John Nolan, PhD, Fulbright ScholarWaterford Institute of TechnologyMacular Degeneration Research Group Full Transcript Narrator: About 6 years ago things began to look distorted on tv for Norah. And it got progressively worse. Norah: My reading was all shot to pieces, it would be there for a little while, be gone, big holes in it.
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Lutein for Preventing Macular Degeneration
Lutein May Decrease Your Risk of Macular Degeneration by George Torrey, Ph.D. Lutein is the dominant component in the peripheral retina. Dr. Johanna M. Seddon and associates at Harvard University found that 6 mg per day of lutein led to a 43% lower risk for macular degeneration (1). Lutein supplements are available in soft-gel capsule form. They should