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Macular Degeneration BLIND PRESS - Thomas A. Gonzales Author/Publisher With Macu
A selfhelp book for people experiencing vision loss, especially due to macular degeneration. This blind writer/publisher also has made this a valuable resource for people coping with other losses. Blind Press.
http://maxpages.com/blindpress

Extractions: "Never in my wildest imagination did I conceive the idea that I might become visually impaired or blind" - Thomas A. Gonzales Books Currently Available "Wall of Fog: Struggle With Blindness" (Self-help book) NEW RELEASE **: Mr. Macular Degenerate (Book of Humorous True Blind Stories) "Wall of Fog: Struggle With Blindness" is a true story about Macular Degeneration...and how to cope with it. At the age of 50, I developed Macular Degeneration . Within six weeks, my eyes hemorrhaged and I became legally blind. Laser surgery did not help. I experienced traumatic behavorial changes. I was motivated to write "Wall of Fog" because I am a survivor. I believe that my personal experience of becoming blind or severally visually impaired will help someone gain insight in their own particular way. The emphasis of this book is Macular Degeneration "Wall of Fog: Struggle with Blindness" is in Large Print or is also available on Cassette.
Understanding Age-related Macular Degeneration
Search RNIB site for Understanding agerelated macular degeneration. Royal Collegeof Ophthalmologists. What is the macula? What is macular degeneration?
http://www.rnib.org.uk/info/macdegen.htm

Extractions: Search RNIB site for: Imagine that your eye is like a camera. There is a lens and an aperture (an opening) at the front, which both adjust to bring objects into focus on the retina at the back of your eye. The retina is made up of a delicate tissue that is sensitive to light, rather like the film in a camera. The macula is found at the centre of the retina where the incoming rays of light are focused. The macula is very important and is responsible for: Sometimes the delicate cells of the macula become damaged and stop working. We do not know why this is, although it tends to happen as people get older. This is called age-related macular degeneration. Because macular degeneration is an age-related process it usually involves both eyes, although they may not be affected at the same time. With many people the visual cells simply cease to function, like the colours fading in an old photograph - this is known as 'dry' degeneration. Sometimes there is scarring of the macula caused by leaking blood vessels and this is called disciform maculopathy. Children and young people can also suffer from an inherited form of macular degeneration called macular dystrophy. Sometimes several members of a family will suffer from this, and if this is the case in your family it is very important that you have your eyes checked regularly.
Bossert Demo (Black)
Offers optical and electronic magnifiers for people with low vision, macular degeneration, and other disorders.
http://www.wemagnify.com/
Treatment Options For Age-Related Macular Degeneration
New treatments for the wet form of Age-related macular degeneration include limited retinal translocation Category Health Conditions and Diseases macular degenerationIn agerelated macular degeneration, damage to the macula in the central partof the retina affects a person's ability to read, recognize faces or drive.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/955663039.html

Extractions: Subscribe now >> Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive disease of the eye occurring in people over 55 years old due to the aging process. The macula is the central part of the retina which lines the inner wall of the eye and provides central vision. In AMD, damage to the macula results in loss of central vision and affects a person's ability to read, recognize faces or drive. The peripheral vision is usually spared. Up to 30 million people worldwide have AMD. Up to 200,000 people in the US are diagnosed with AMD each year. It is the leading cause of blindness in older populations in the US. As we live longer and longer, we will see an increase in AMD. AMD is associated with aging, fair skin, light iris color, hypertension, smoking, arteriosclerosis, prolonged exposure to sunlight, and family history of AMD. There are 2 types of AMD: the "dry" form and the "wet" form, based on the absence or the presence of abnormal growth of blood vessels under the retina. Most people with AMD have the dry form. Currently there is no proven treatment for the dry type, but the loss of vision tends to be milder and the disease progression is rather slow.
RetNet - Retinal Information Network
Provides tables of genes causing inherited retinal diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration and Usher syndrome, and related information.
http://www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/Retnet/

Extractions: Table of Contents: Diseases: Cloned and/or Mapped Genes Causing Retinal Diseases Summaries: Summary Tables ( Genes Diseases , or Graph Symbols: List of Disease Symbols References: References for Disease Tables Links: Resources for Research on Retinal Degeneration What's New: New and Updated Disease Genes RetNet provides tables of genes causing inherited retinal diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration and Usher syndrome, and related information. This information is provided to the research community and other interested individuals for research purposes only. The information should not be used for medical or commercial purposes. Although we strive for accuracy and completeness, we cannot guarantee that all information is correct and complete. We welcome comments and suggestions RetNet , the Retinal Information Network, is a service of the Laboratory for the Molecular Diagnosis of Inherited Eye Diseases, a joint program of ... The University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center Stephen P. Daiger, PhD
InteliHealth: Macular Degeneration
macular degeneration is the most common cause of blindness and visionimpairment among the elderly. Agerelated macular degeneration
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9039/9039.html
Center For The Study Of Macular Degeneration (CSMD)
The Center for the Study of macular degeneration has Moved. You will be forwardedautomatically in 5 seconds. The new address is http//www.csmd.ucsb.edu/.
http://lifesci.ucsb.edu/~nriweb/CSMD/CSMD.html
NutriVision Improves Eye Health And Protects Against Macular Degeneration Vision
Features eye vitamin supplements which duplicates the ingredients shown in a recent scientific study to be effective in reducing the progression of macular degeneration.
http://www.eyenutrition.com

Extractions: Overview FAQ Testimonials Research Overview ... AREDS One of the Most Advanced Vision Protecting Formulas on the Market Today! Dr. Suslov, a Northern California eye surgeon with Eye Associates of Sebastopol , began recommending nutritional eye supplements to her patients over 15 years ago and witnessed a dramatic reduction in the number of patients experiencing severe visual loss from Macular Degeneration. Those with family history of Macular Degeneration motivated her to research an eye vitamin supplement to help her patients protection their eyes from vision loss and the effects of Macular Degeneration. antioxidant and mineral formulation Chinese herbs to assist with general well being, improved central nervous system function, memory function, and alertness.
Home Page
Specialises in lasik, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, catatact surgery, retinopathy of prematurity, and glaucoma. Michigan, US.
http://www.eye-care.eyemd.org
Www.macula.org: Macular Degeneration
THE macular degeneration resource. The Agerelated macular degenerationCD-ROM is the most comprehensive resource available to patients
http://www.macula.org/amd/
Tucson Eye Care Center - LASIK And Refractive Surgery Specialists
Laurence D. Kaye, M.D., an opthalmologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Includes curriculum vitae, staff biographies and photos.
http://www.tucsoneyecare.com/

Extractions: The practice of Dr. Laurence Kaye at Tucson Eye Care strives to provide state of the art care in a personalized professional environment. We use our intimate setting to foster an environment of compassion and warmth. We pride ourselves on the stability of our staff, allowing our patients to get to know our office personnel at all levels. Our commitment to provide state of the art care is based on Dr. Kaye's training, experience and commitment to continuing education and clinical research. We are committed to maintaining the latest diagnostic computers and equipment in our office. Our areas of expertise are: TUCSON EYE CARE 4709 E. Camp Lowell Drive questions you may have. Special Note: Information on this page is general information only and in no way takes the place of a consultation with a health professional. Unsolicited patient e-mail may not be answered and is not a substitute for obtaining medical advice in person with a health professional. The provision of links to other sites does in no way imply an endorsement of the information or products offered through the linked sites. Home Glaucoma Cataract About Dr. Kaye
Visudyne - Macular Degeneration : Types : Diagnosis : Resources
macular degeneration is a retinal eye disease which causes visionloss and legal blindness. Visudyne provides information on the
http://www.visudyne.com/abouta/

Extractions: Macular degeneration is often related to aging thus the term age-related macular degeneration. It is often abbreviated as AMD or ARMD. Most patients with AMD begin to notice problems sometime after age 50. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of legal blindness among people over age 60 in the Western world. Although 13 million Americans have some form of AMD (either the dry or wet form), abnormalities associated with wet AMD occur in approximately 8.5 million Americans over age 40. The cause of AMD is still unknown; however, researchers are exploring several theories as to how the disease develops. AMD is a challenging disease for both patient and doctor, because there are very few treatment options and no proven preventative therapy. Laser photocoagulation is the one treatment proven to be effective in clinical trials, but only a minority of patients with AMD are good candidates for treatment. Visudyne , a photodynamic therapy or PDT, is a promising treatment that has recently received FDA approval in the United States. The treatment uses light-activated drugs to potentially halt or slow anormal cell growth.
VOILA Technology, Inc. Assistive Technology, Training, & Section 508 Consulting.
Provider of assistive technology and services for people suffering from macular degeneration and blindness.
http://www.mainaccess.com/

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Eye Research Clinical Trials
Promotes eye research translating results into patient care. Research scientists specialize in areas of interest such as research for diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, ocular herpes and keratoconus.
http://discoveryfund.org/clinicaltrials.html

Extractions: Laser Vision Correction ... Launched in early 2000, patients in Los Angeles now have an opportunity to be part of cutting-edge clinical research into new devices and drugs to treat eye problems. Helping patients with eye disorders through their participation in quality research studies is the mission of the Ophthalmic Clinical Trials Center. Since its opening, the Clinical Trials Center has contracted with a number of ophthalmic companies to undertake research projects of great importance to the general public. Along with the Ophthalmology Research Laboratories at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, our team of researchers is paving the way for a unique relationship to unfold - the combination of basic science and clinical research to promote the understanding and management of eye disorders that currently lack effective treatment. Topics for future clinical trials include dry eyes, laser vision correction to prevent "lazy eye" in children, bifocal intraocular lenses, intraocular lenses to correct high myopia and hyperopia, and contact lenses and solutions. For more information, please go to the
The Bert M. Glaser National Retina Institute
Treatment and diagnosis of macular degeneration and other retinal disorders. (Baltimore)
http://www.glasermurphyretina.com
Enhanced Vision Home Page
Providing portable magnification solutions for Low Vision and MacularDegeneration. Our site has Low Vision Help, Low Vision Aids
http://www.enhancedvision.com/

Extractions: March 31, 2003 Enhanced Vision is the leading developer of innovative products designed specifically for people who have macular degeneration and other low vision conditions. We have helped thousands of visually impaired people regain their independence by providing the ability to read, write, watch TV, movies and live again. We have a solution to meet your needs. Review our complete product line and get to know us better.
Enhanced Vision Systems - Low Vision Info
macular degeneration Major Cause of Central Vision Loss (Reprinted with permissionof the American Academy of Ophthalmology). What is macular degeneration?
http://www.enhancedvision.com/lowvisioninfo.htm
Vision Technology Video Magnification Systems
Provides video magnification systems and vision enhancement devices for individuals with macular degeneration and other forms of low vision.
http://www.visiontechinc.com/
HealthandAge, Novartis Foundation For Gerontology
AgeRelated macular degeneration (AMD) - An Overview. Home AGE-RELATED MACULARDEGENERATION . Age-Related macular degeneration (AMD) - An Overview.
http://healthandage.com/Home/gm=20!gsq=macular degeneration!gid2=2233

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Innoventions, Inc.--- Source Of The Magni-Cam Low-vision Disability Device
High power electronic magnifier that connects to any television set. Helps most people with macular degeneration or other retinal diseases read again.
http://www.magnicam.com/

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