Search results for: “Macular degeneration”
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Fundraising for Macular Degeneration
Many hands make light work. Do you have an idea for a fundraiser? Or would you like to crowdfund on behalf of AMDF to support our work and our mission to empower and better the lives of those impacted by macular degeneration? If you have an idea for a fundraiser, please write to us through
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Donate to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation
Quick Links Donate Online Donate by Mail Planned Giving By phone: 1-888-MACULAR (1.888.622.8527) Donate $25 or more… When you donate $25.00 or more ($40 outside the U.S.) you are eligible to receive 4 issues of our newsletter, and our Hope & Cope DVD. You can choose to gift these items to someone else. 4 Issues
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Treatments for Wet Macular Degeneration
Eylea Injection TreatmentEylea (Eylea/VEGF Trap-Eye from Regeneron/Bayer) is one form of anti-VEGF therapy, and recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Exercise: A Powerful Tool Against Macular Degeneration
Regular physical activity is a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle, and it can also play a significant role in reducing your risk of developing or slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). While researchers continue to unravel the exact mechanisms behind this connection, the evidence is clear: consistent exercise can be a valuable tool
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Eye Protection for Macular Degeneration
Ultraviolet radiation is known to be one of the risk factors for developing macular degeneration, or for the progression of the disease in those already diagnosed. To help prevent this harm, it is strongly recommended to wear proper protective eyewear. However, there is some confusion about when one should wear light blocking eyewear, and what
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Monitoring your Macular Degeneration
Once you have been diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration, it is important to monitor your vision regularly to ensure the best possible preservation of the vision you have. In addition to scheduling regular exams with your eye care specialist, there are at-home tools you can use to monitor any changes in your vision and disease
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Comorbidities with Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration has been linked to multiple conditions. In some cases, the connection is clear, but in many cases, only a correlation has been identified. General Age-related macular degeneration in general has been shown to be linked to higher incidence of: Other factors associated with AMD include smoking, gout, cataract, and cancer. Drusen The presence
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Types and Stages of Macular Degeneration
Types of Macular Degeneration There are two types of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), commonly referred to as “dry” or “wet.” They are named for the kinds of physical changes that affect the retina, and in particular the macula, the central area of the retina which gives us our visual acuity, color vision and ability to
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Coronavirus and Your Macular Degeneration Care
**Important Update as of 2/5/2021 Since the publishing of these guidelines in March of 2020, information has come to light regarding AMD patients’ risk of more severe illness if they contract COVID-19. Please continue to follow the guidelines below in regards to your eye care, follow the CDC recommended protocols to reduce your risk of
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2019 Macular Degeneration Gift Guide
Our Favorite 2019 Gifts for People with Vision Loss from Age-Related Macular Degeneration A couple of years ago we wrote our 2017 AMDF Gift Guide, and that blog post still gets hundreds of visitors per month. We were delighted that so many people have an interest in thoughtful and useful gifts for their loved ones