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With Gifts From Donors, AMDF Invests In Breakthrough Macular Degeneration Research
As we get ready to turn another year over, we’d like to pause and share a few of the standout highlights and breakthroughs that donor support, your support, helped achieve. In 2024, donor gifts were directed toward multiple research projects, and these investigations continue to evolve toward meaningful improvements in the lives of those affected…
Macular Degeneration and the Mind and Brain
Much is discussed about the effect of macular degeneration on the eyes and vision, and even daily living, but macular degeneration and vision loss also have profound effects on the well-being of the mind and brain. From initial diagnosis to dealing with vision loss, or the fear of vision loss, each stage of disease progression…
Living with Macular Degeneration: Honey Kronenberg – Caregiving with Compassion
Honey Kronenberg is 102 years old, with significant vision loss from the advanced form of macular degeneration known as Geographic Atrophy. In this 13 minute mini-documentary, meet Honey and her family, who offer wisdom on compassionate care and companionship. Honey has lost many abilities, but with the loving help of her family and her indomitable…
The 2024 Gift Guide for People With Macular Degeneration
It’s that time of year! Time for the AMDF annual gift guide for people with macular degeneration. Before we dive into recommendations, let’s go over some basics. Macular Degeneration doesn’t cause complete blindness, but at its most severe, a person can experience near total central vision loss. There is actually quite a broad spectrum of…
A Macular Degeneration Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving and other holidays offer challenges and opportunities for those living with macular degeneration. Here are tips and recipes for a healthy and safe holiday.
Low Vision Resources for Macular Degeneration
The biggest fear that people have when they are diagnosed with macular degeneration is going blind. The good news is that macular degeneration does not cause total blindness, and there are many resources for the visually impaired to help you continue to live a full life. Low Vision Services Low vision services usually means Low…
AMD Living: Low Vision Filters for Macular Degeneration
Beth Daisy explains how low vision filters can help maximize your remaining vision by increasing contrast, or reducing glare, and more. Beth Daisy is a low vision occupational therapist at Future in Sight. This video was made possible by The Palmina Gioioso Fund, in honor of her memory.
AMD Living: Low Vision Workspace Setup for Macular Degeneration
In this quick video, Beth Daisy offers tips to set up a low vision optimized workspace for reading and writing. Beth Daisy is a low vision occupational therapist at Future in Sight. This video was made possible by The Palmina Gioioso Fund, in honor of her memory.
AMD Living: Talking Prescription Labels for Macular Degeneration
Learn about the talking prescription label service you may be eligible for with vision loss from macular degeneration. Beth Daisy is a low vision occupational therapist at Future in Sight. This video was made possible by The Palmina Gioioso Fund, in honor of her memory.
AMD Living: Reading Medicine Labels with Macular Degeneration
Reading medicine labels can be difficult with vision loss. Here are some tips from a low vision rehabilitation therapist to help! Beth Daisy is a low vision occupational therapist at Future in Sight. This video was made possible by The Palmina Gioioso Fund, in honor of her memory.