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1.Researching the Cause of Macular Degeneration
The goal of current research in age-releted macular degeneration is to understand the aging process of particular types of cells in the eye, so that the onset of the disease can be delayed and eventually prevented.
URL:http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/953061745.html
2.New Treatment Options
New treatments for the wet form of Age-related Macular Degeneration include limited retinal translocation and laser treatment called photodynamic therapy.
URL:http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/955663039.html
3.Retinal Degeneration Discussion List
Search the archives, join the list and post from this site.
URL:http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/rplist.html
4.Macular Degeneration Support
Internet community offering information and support for people with it.
URL:http://members.aol.com/danlrob/MDpeople/
5.Judy's Jolts of Hope
A collection of essays describing a journey towards acceptance of the devastating eye disease, macular degeneration. Written to offer hope for people with sudden vision loss.
URL:http://pages.infinit.net/judyjolt/
6.Vision Loss Technology
Three books accenting vision rehabilitation--training and equipping the visually impaired to function sighted. "Coping With Macular Degeneration", "Coping With Vision Loss" (concerns other diseases), and "Driving with Telescopic Glasses".
URL:http://users.windmill.net/~chapman
7.Macular Degeneration Research
This program was established to fund research on and educate the public about macular degeneration.
URL:http://www.ahaf.org/macular/about/maabout.htm
8.Macular Degeneration Alternative Eye Care
Alternative medicine eye care site to help protect vision for those with macular degeneration and other eye diseases. Contains well-documented nutritional guidelines, self-help and prevention information.
URL:http://www.altmacdegen.com/maculardegeneration.htm
9.Brian's Eye Story
A personal encounter. Contains photographs, new research, low vision aids, links, personal story and home eye tests.
URL:http://www.brianseye.com/
10.Center for the Study of Macular Degeneration
A biomedical research unit located at UC Santa Barbara dedicated to research on the cellular, molecular and genetic factors that contribute to Macular Degeneration.
URL:http://www.csmd.ucsb.edu
11.Duke University Eye Center
Macular translocation surgery for the wet form of age-related macular degeneration.
URL:http://www.dukeeye.org/amd/handout.html
12.Linda1958's MD
The story my experience Macular Degeneration and Submacular Surgery is posted to provide positive, hopeful and helpful information to Macular Degeneration Newbies. Includes links to resources and MD Support Inc. internet support group.
URL:http://www.geocities.com/linda1958.geo/
13.Macular Degeneration Information
Information from HealthAtoZ with an Amsler Grid eye test to check for loss of vision.
URL:http://www.healthatoz.com/atoz/macular/macindex.html
14.Macular Degeneration Help Center
Resources and information on age-related macular degeneration from the Macular Degeneration Partnership, coalition of patients, families and leaders in the fields of vision and aging.
URL:http://www.macd.net/
15.The Macular Degeneration Network
A large-type educational and service oriented website for patients with macular degeneration and the health professionals who care for them.
URL:http://www.macular-degeneration.org/
16.Macular Guide
Comprehensive guide to macular degeneration, research updates, consumer tips, advice and links.
URL:http://www.macularguide.com/
17.Age-Related Macular Degeneration
National Institutes of Health status of research of prevalence in the U.S. elder population and current research.
URL:http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/varmus.htm
18.The Lutein - Macular Degenration
Information relating lutein to macular degeneration (AMD) risk reduction, literature references, dietary intake, chemical structure, source of pills.
URL:http://www.pressenter.com/~generics
19.Macular Degeneration A to Z
A graphic, illustrative description of the types of macular degeneration and the available treatments.
URL:http://www.stlukeseye.com/macular_degeneration.htm
20.Visual Healing
Macular degeneration and other eye disorders alternative therapies are explored by Grace Halloran Ph.D. Discusses new approaches to healing degenerative eye disorders and provides a free newsletter, and therapy workshops.
URL:http://www.visualhealing.com/
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