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Macular Degeneration (AMD)
What is AMD? Print E-mail
Macular degeneration is a progressive eye condition affecting as many as 15 million Americans.  The disease attacks the macula of the eye, where our sharpest central vision occurs, affecting reading, driving, identifying faces, watching television, safely navigating stairs and performing other daily tasks.
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What Can I Do About AMD? Print E-mail
If you have macular degeneration, a family history of AMD, or are in the "macular generation" (age 60 or above), you should be particularly attentive to controlling your risk factors.
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Any New Treatments? Print E-mail
Research on new treatments for AMD is underway all around the world and the Discovery Eye Foundation(DEF) is leading the way.
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Where Can I Get More Info & Support? Print E-mail
For more information on Macular Degeneration and to find out about our support groups, please contact either:

Macular Degeneration Partnership
A program of Discovery Eye Foundation
6222 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 260
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(888) 430-9898

or

National Eye Institute (NEI)
National Institutes of Health
31 Center Drive MSC 2510
Bethesda, MD 20892-2510
(301) 496-5248

 


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