Health, Conditions and Diseases, Eye Disorders, Retina, Macular Degeneration
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- Information from HealthAtoZ.
- Resources and information. Coalition of patients, families and leaders in the fields of vision and aging.
- A website with information about macular degeneration. Features a personal essay about my ongoing confrontation with this disease.
- Macular degeneration and other eye disorders alternative therapies are explored by Grace Halloran Ph.D. Discusses new approaches to healing degenerative eye disorders and provides a free newsletter, and therapy workshops.
- "Vitamin A may help slow the progression of macular degeneration, but could also increase the risk of fractures. Dr. Julie Mitchell discusses how to balance competing risks in preventive care.
- Information on signs and symptoms, causes and treatments; includes news about current research and therapies, FAQ, and Q&A with eye doctors.
- The Foundation Fighting Blindness is a publicly-supported charity raising money to fund research for macular degeneration, and related diseases, and providing information, resources and referrals.
- Overview with illustrations and photos of both the "dry" and "wet" versions of age-related macular degeneration.
- National Institutes of Health status of research of prevalence in the U.S. elder population and current research.
- Details on treatment and explanations of related terms.
- Forms, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of AMD are presented.
- A collection of essays describing a journey towards acceptance of the devastating eye disease, macular degeneration. Written to offer hope for people with sudden vision loss.
- Company focused on the treatment of sight-threatening eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and finding a cure.
- New treatments for the wet form of Age-related Macular Degeneration include limited retinal translocation and laser treatment called photodynamic therapy.
- The MD Simulator is a software program that dynamically simulates the visual implications of macular degeneration.
- Consumer health resource center providing an overview of macular degeneration and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
- Macular degeneration facts including causes, prevention, treatment photographs and illustrations.
- National Eye Institute (NIH) publication for people who are at higher risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Encourages regular eye exams through dilated pupils.
- A simulation is designed to give patients and their caregivers a better understanding of the possible progression of the disease.
- Current research into the aging process of particular types of cells in the eye.
- Search the archives, join the list and post from this site.
- A biomedical research unit located at UC Santa Barbara dedicated to research on the cellular, molecular and genetic factors that contribute to the disorder.
- A personal journey containing links to further information.
- Information source for age-related macular degeneration prevention and treatment options.
- Internet community offering information and support.
- Information and video. Covers the main condition, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, PDT laser therapy, and vitrectomy surgery.
- A large-type educational and service oriented website for patients and the health professionals who care for them.
- Treatments, tests, photographs and preventive advice.
- Flow diagrams, tables and synopsis of clinical studies describe the current concepts in macular degeneration.
- Includes research updates, consumer tips, advice and links.
- A personal encounter. Contains photographs, new research, low vision aids, links, personal story and home eye tests.
- Program was established to fund research and educate the public.
- Overview of the disease, its causes, its treatment and the latest research.
- Alternative medicine eye care site to help protect vision for those with this condition and similar eye diseases. Contains well-documented nutritional guidelines, self-help and prevention information.
- In depth patient information site. Covers the condition and its many forms of treatment.
- Includes information on causes and treatment.
- Information relating lutein to macular degeneration (AMD) risk reduction, literature references, dietary intake, chemical structure, source of pills.
- Information on research into the genetic causes of age-related macular degeneration. Research based at Cedars-Sinai hospital.
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