by Dan Roberts, MDF Director of Resources Mindfulness means being fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reacting or becoming overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. A 2018 study conjectured that relief…
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Macular Degeneration
The following information and educational videos will answer many of your questions. However, an eye care professional who has examined your eyes and is familiar with your medical history is the best person to answer specific questions. What is AMD? AMD…
Amsler Grid
The Amsler Grid is a test for macular degeneration. Use it to monitor your vision between visits to an eye care professional. INSTRUCTIONS 1. Wear the glasses you normally wear when reading. 2. View the chart at arms distance and…
About Us
Macular Degeneration Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation. It was founded in 1989 by Edmund J. Alex, a Silicon Valley business man who developed age-related macular degeneration in his mid 70’s. Until his death in 2009 at the age…
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Support Groups
Support is something we all need at one time or another. Human beings are social by nature and socialization is necessary for good mental health. Likewise, trying to keep a problem locked within ourselves is difficult. It is much easier…
A Few Practical Tips
A few easy adjustments to the living areas of a person with low vision can improve visibility and reduce the risk of an injury. Dr. Stewart Shofner of Nashville, TN shares with us 5 practical tips to assist those with…
Support Groups
Support is something we all need at one time or another. Human beings are social by nature and socialization is necessary for good mental health. Likewise, trying to keep a problem locked within ourselves is difficult. It is much easier…
A Few Practical Tips
A few easy adjustments to the living areas of a person with low vision can improve visibility and reduce the risk of an injury. Dr. Stewart Shofner of Nashville, TN shares with us 5 practical tips to assist those with…
What Do I Do? … My Doctor just told me I have Macular Degeneration
Most people found to have AMD are: Over the age of 55 Have noticed changes in their vision Have gone to an ophthalmologist or optometrist who found evidence of macular degeneration in their eyes. Dry AMDSome of the initial changes…
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