Macular Degeneration Research (MDR), a program of the American Health Assistance Foundation, is a 501(c)3 non-profit that funds research on and informs the public about macular degeneration.
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Scientists at Schepens Eye Research Institute have found that when the eye is missing a form of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) that when secreted can reach other cells at a distance, the retina shows defects similar to "dry" macular degeneration...
Did you know that the annual direct medical costs (including outpatient, inpatient, and Rx drug services) for American's age 40 and older with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) reaches $570 million? Did you know that 1/3 of AMD patients suffer from clinical depression...
Macular Degeneration Research The link provided below will take you to a short video from NIHSeniorHealth. This informative video discusses how those with macular degeneration can cope with their vision loss. It's titled: "Coping with Macular Degeneration."
Source: nihseniorhealth.gov
Julie Holmes I have the form of macular degeneration that come on in adolescence. I have been living with it for almost 20 years. Does anyone know of any treatment for this?
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During the early stages of macular degeneration, and if only one eye is affected, there may be no symptoms. Additionally, neither form of macular degeneration (dry or wet) causes pain. However, an ophthalmologist may be able to detect early signs of the disease before symptoms appear...
Smoking is a major risk factor for macular degeneration as well as a number of other major diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer. The adverse effects of smoking, and its impact on the incidence of macular degeneration, is well documented...
Recent Questions and Answers About Macular Degeneration Can regular eye exams detect wet macular degeneration? Yes, wet macular degeneration can be detected during a regular eye exam. Please visit our screening and diagnosis section for more detailed information...
