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Macular Degeneration and Accessibility in the Kitchen – with Occupational Therapist Beth Daisy
Low Vision Occupational Therapist from Future In Sight, Beth Daisy, discusses the needs and challenges of modifying a kitchen for people with low vision from macular degeneration with AMDF Founder and President, Chip Goehring. Featured Experts Beth Daisy – Occupational Therapist, Future In Sight MS OTR/L, ATP https://futureinsight.org/ Chip Goehring III – Founder and President…
Age Related Macular Degeneration: Risk Reduction and Improved Treatment Outcomes
This is a recording of a live, patient education program on macular degeneration, originally aired April, 2021 In this recorded educational video presentation, Dr. David M. Brown, a world-renowned thought leader on the research and treatments of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), leads an expert panel discussion about the causes and risk factors for AMD, how…
2023 Gift Ideas for Macular Degeneration
Our Favorite 2023 Gift Ideas for People with Vision Loss from Age-Related Macular Degeneration It’s the gift-giving season again. If you have a friend or loved one with vision loss from macular degeneration, you may wonder what kind of gifts could be both meaningful and useful. Vision loss impacts multiple aspects of life, including independence,…
Pumpkin and Macular Degeneration
Pumpkin is a surprising source of nutrients good for macular degeneration.
Macular Degeneration – Are You At Risk?
As you age, your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) dramatically increases. Development can start in your 40’s, and increases with each decade. By 75, there’s a 1 in 3 chance of developing this progressive eye disease that can rob you of central vision. What’s important to know is that AMD begins developing long…
Research Concludes Macular Degeneration is a Risk Factor for Severe Covid-19
Fairly early in the pandemic, we reported that AMD might be a risk factor for more severe COVID infections. Doctors had observed high rates of severe COVID-19 infections and death among hospitalized patients who had AMD, but the evidence was anecdotal. The most recent research, published by researchers at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of…
New Treatments for Macular Degeneration on the Horizon
In addition to some exciting new treatments now FDA-approved for the treatment of different stages of macular degeneration (published in the current issue of our print newsletter, In the Spotlight, several new treatment options for macular degeneration are on the horizon. Emerging Approaches to AMD Treatments The process of capturing light and transforming it into…
Macular Degeneration Patient Stories – Mary Toss
The Perseverance of Spirit In this intimate short documentary, 91-year old Mary Toss lets us into her daily life as she goes about her day and shares heartfelt conversations with her family and friends about living with vision loss from macular degeneration. You’ll learn the value of a support network, and the perseverance to adapt…
Losing Sight, Finding Hope – Living with Macular Degeneration
A Documentary About Living with Vision Loss from Macular Degeneration From macular degeneration diagnosis, to losing sight, to new ways of living and hope for the future – five patients share their stories, their vulnerabilities, and the wisdom they’ve gained through their journey living with vision loss from macular degeneration. Expert guests shed light on…
New Documentary on Living with Macular Degeneration
Losing Sight, Finding Hope: Living with Macular Degeneration The new documentary, Losing Sight, Finding Hope: Living with Macular Degeneration, from The American Macular Degeneration Foundation, and created by filmmaker Nick Czerula, premieres on YouTube on: Monday, March 20, 2023 at 8PM EST View the teaser below: How to Watch The full documentary, Losing Sight, Finding…