Read about the genetic and environmental factors that combine to cause macular degeneration and what you can do if diagnosed with the disease.
Review Date: December 07, 2012
Macular Degeneration Foundation
Find information about low vision aids, including magnifiers, reading machines with voice output, and absorptive lenses.
Review Date: March 09, 2011
Macular Degeneration Partnership
Age-related macular degeneration is a chronic eye disease that occurs when tissue in the macula, the part of your retina that's responsible for central vision, deteriorates.
Review Date: March 23, 2012
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
In this simulation, you can experience the deterioration of vision of a person with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Review Date: December 07, 2012
Macular Degeneration Partnership
Many people believe that vision loss is a normal part of aging. But it doesn't have to be so. Learn what you can do to reduce your risk of vision loss.
Review Date: March 18, 2011
Lighthouse International
The Amsler Grid is a test for macular degeneration that you can use to monitor your vision between visits to an eye care professional. However, you should NOT depend on the test for any diagnoses - check with your eye care professional.
Review Date: March 29, 2012
Macular Degeneration Foundation
These audio/visual tests may help you identify blind spots and distortion with your vision. If there are changes in your vision, please see your doctor.
Review Date: December 07, 2012
MD (Macular Degeneration) Support
This pamphlet provides patients and their families with general information about age-related macular degeneration. It describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of age-related macular degeneration.
Review Date: December 07, 2012
NIH National Eye Institute - NEI
You have control over some of the known risk factors for macular degeneration. If you have a family history of AMD, or are in the "macular generation" (age 60 or above), you should be particularly attentive to the health tips on this page.
Review Date: December 07, 2012
Macular Degeneration Partnership
Research has shown that people with macular degeneration who participate in support groups or self-help programs do much better than those who “go it alone”. Contact these organizations for support.
Review Date: February 25, 2013
Macular Degeneration Partnership
Learn how nutrition, exercise, and wearing sunglasses can enhance your eye health and reduce your risk of developing some eye conditions.
Review Date: March 25, 2013
BrightFocus Foundation
Here is a list of questions that will solicit critical information you need from your doctor. Print it out and bring it to your next appointment, especially if you have just been diagnosed with AMD.
Review Date: December 07, 2012
Macular Degeneration Partnership
Search this national database of alternative transportation services in the United States for the vision-impaired.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
MD (Macular Degeneration) Support
This document offers several tests to alert you to potential eye problems, such as blurred vision and early macular degeneration plus a survey to help determine your risk for glaucoma. These tests are not a substitute for a complete eye exam by a medical eye doctor.
Review Date: March 15, 2013
Sight and Hearing Association
Macular degeneration is a progressive eye condition affecting as many as 15 million Americans. There are two types of age-related macular degeneration - "wet" or neovascular and "dry" or atrophic. While there is no cure, new treatments are available for the wet form of the disease.
Review Date: December 07, 2012
Macular Degeneration Partnership
Learn how your diet and lifestyle can help you preserve your vision and protect against eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Review Date: February 19, 2013
Alliance for Aging Research
