What is Macular Degeneration? - AMDF
Macular Degeneration, also known as Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in adults over 60, affecting nearly 20 million Americans. The …
The American Macular Degeneration Foundation (AMDF)
Here to help you learn about and live with Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), offering you healthy living tips, the latest information, and ways to honor those touched by macular …
About Macular Degeneration - Symptoms, Risks, and Diagnosis
Macular degeneration is a progressive eye disease that affects the tiny, central part of the retina called the macula at the back of the eye and can cause loss of central vision. It is the leading …
Macular Degeneration Overview | Quick Summary by AMDF
Macular degeneration is caused by deterioration of a a critical portion of the retina, which is the tissue that lines the back of the eye and translates light from the images we see into electrical …
Learn About Types and Stages of Macular Degeneration
Learn about the two main types of age-related macular degeneration and the different stages of each type and how they progress.
Free Amsler Grid from The American Macular Degeneration …
Free, printable amsler grid to monitor your vision for changes with macular degeneration. Provided by The American Macular Degeneration Foundation..
Category: Macular Degeneration Research Advances
NORTHAMPTON, Ma., Dec. 19, 2023 — The American Macular Degeneration Foundation received news that the first patient has been dosed in a safety and efficacy clinical trial of a …
Care and Treatment Guides for Macular Degeneration
Find the right doctor, learn about macular degeneration treatment options, and learn about what you can do at home to monitor and reduce your risk. AMDF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, publicly …
Macular Degeneration Symptoms - Know What to Look For
Meeting with a health-care professional can sort through the causes and determine if you are experiencing macular degeneration symptoms. If vision changes are occurring in your eye, do …
Macular Degeneration Treatments - Learn About Your Options
Currently, the most common and effective clinical treatment for wet Age-related Macular Degeneration is anti-VEGF therapy – which is periodic intravitreal (into the eye) injection of a …