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Eye Disorders: Macular Degeneration

National Eye Institute – Facts About Age Related Macular Degeneration
Includes information on causes and treatment.

About Macular Degeneration
Program was established to fund research and educate the public.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration
National Institutes of Health status of research of prevalence in the U.S. elder population and current research.

Age-related macular degeneration
Overview with illustrations and photos of both the "dry" and "wet" versions of age-related macular degeneration.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) defined and treatment information, including surgery at the U-M Kellogg Eye Center

Angeles Vision Clinic - Macular Degeneration
In depth patient information site. Covers the condition and its many forms of treatment.

Are You at Risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
National Eye Institute (NIH) publication for people who are at higher risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Encourages regular eye exams through dilated pupils.

Brian's Eye Story
A personal encounter. Contains photographs, new research, low vision aids, links, personal story and home eye tests.

Center for the Study of Macular Degeneration
A biomedical research unit located at UC Santa Barbara dedicated to research on the cellular, molecular and genetic factors that contribute to the disorder.

Discovery Fund for Eye Research
Information on research into the genetic causes of age-related macular degeneration. Research based at Cedars-Sinai hospital.

Duke University Eye Center
Macular translocation surgery for the wet form of age-related macular degeneration.

Eyesightnews - Macular Degeneration
Discussion board for news and MD related topics.

The Foundation fighting Blindness
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.

HealthLink: Researching the Cause of Macular Degeneration
Current research into the aging process of particular types of cells in the eye.

Judy's Jolts of Hope
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.

The Lutein - Macular Degenration
Information relating lutein to macular degeneration (AMD) risk reduction, literature references, dietary intake, chemical structure, source of pills.

Macular Degeneration A to Z
A graphic, illustrative description of the various forms of the condition and the available treatments.

Macular Degeneration Holistic Eye Care
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.

Macular Degeneration Hope Page
A personal journey containing links to further information.

Macular Degeneration Information
Information from HealthAtoZ with an Amsler Grid eye test to check for loss of vision.

Macular Degeneration Information and Treatments
Treatments, tests, photographs and preventive advice.

Macular Degeneration Information and Video
Information and video. Covers the main condition, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, PDT laser therapy, and vitrectomy surgery.

Macular Degeneration Information Center
Overview of the disease, its causes, its treatment and the latest research.

The Macular Degeneration Network
A large-type educational and service oriented website for patients and the health professionals who care for them.

Macular Degeneration Partnership
Resources and information. Coalition of patients, families and leaders in the fields of vision and aging.

Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide
Includes research updates, consumer tips, advice and links.

Macular Degeneration, Tom's Condition
A website with information about macular degeneration. Features a personal essay about my ongoing confrontation with this disease.

Macular Degeneration Treatment Information
Provides information on macular degeneration and treatment options.

MD Simulator
The MD Simulator is a software program that dynamically simulates the visual implications of macular degeneration.

MD Support
Internet community offering information and support.

New Treatment Options
New treatments for the wet form of Age-related Macular Degeneration include limited retinal translocation and laser treatment called photodynamic therapy.

NutriVision
Supplement for the treatment of Macular Degeneration.

Retinal Degeneration Discussion List
Search the archives, join the list and post from this site.

Schepens Eye Research Institute - Macular Degeneration FAQ's
Basic information and glossary of related terms.

A self-test for macular degeneration
An Amsler-grid self test for Macular Degeneration.

Treating Macular Degeneration with Acupuncture
Details on treatment and explanations of related terms.

Visual Healing
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.



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