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AMD Living: Portable Magnifier Options for Macular Degeneration
A portable magnifier designed for low vision is a powerful tool to have in your low vision toolkit. Beth Daisy demonstrates some of the top options in this short video. 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…
AMD Living: Modifying Food Labels for Macular Degeneration
Here are some easy tips to modify your pantry food labels for easier organization if you have vision loss from macular degeneration or any other cause.
AMD Living: Handheld Magnifier Options for Macular Degeneration
Beth Daisy demonstrates several handheld magnifier options for macular degeneration and low vision. 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: Digital Magnifiers for Macular Degeneration and Low Vision
Digital magnifiers are an especially helpful tool for reading with low vision from macular degeneration or any other cause. Beth Daisy demonstrates. 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: Managing Your Medications with Low Vision from Macular Degeneration
Even with 20/20 vision, managing multiple medications can get tricky when small pills often look similar. In this video, Beth Daisy shows you some options and tricks to safely manage your medications with low vision. Beth Daisy is a low vision occupational therapist at Future in Sight. This video was made possible by The Palmina…
Macular Degeneration Patient Stories – Liz Tully: Living Alone with Macular Degeneration
Liz Tully shares her unfiltered story living alone with advanced macular degeneration, detailing the emotional and practical challenges she faces, and the inspiring ways she maintains independence. This moving film combines interview and day-in-the-life footage, offering valuable insights for anyone navigating vision loss due to macular degeneration, especially if living alone. Join Liz as she…
Macular Degeneration Patient Stories – Laura Carabello
Benefits of Early Intervention In this short documentary, AMD patient advocate Laura Carabello shares her personal story of the benefits of early detection and intervention for wet macular degeneration. Through interviews with Laura and her husband Joe, we get an intimate view into Laura’s experience with wet macular degeneration, treatments, and the importance and privilege…
Macular Degeneration Patient Stories – Lori Fletcher
Herbalist Lori Fletcher shares her experience living with macular degeneration. From her initial fear at diagnosis, to adapting and adjusting, to asking for help, to learning to thrive with macular degeneration, Lori’s approach to life is inspiring.
Ocugen Clinical Trial Could Lead to Breakthrough One-Time Treatment for Advanced Dry Macular Degeneration
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 one-time gene therapy treatment for advanced dry macular degeneration (dry AMD), also known as Geographic Atrophy (GA). What’s exciting about this trial is that, if successful,…
Holiday Recipes for Macular Degeneration
Four Recipes for Eye-Healthy Holiday Cooking The holidays—a time of joy, togetherness, and yes, indulgence. Families bond together over food in all kinds of ways…around the holiday table, with food and beverage gifts, and in indulging in sweets and treats that are in abundance this time of year. A Word on Indulgence We all indulge! …