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Macular degeneration is a progressive eye condition affecting as many as 15 million Americans. The disease attacks the macula of the eye, where our sharpest central vision occurs, affecting reading, driving, identifying faces, watching television, safely navigating stairs and performing other daily tasks.
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The first line of defense for macular degeneration is awareness. A simple test of your vision will alert you to any changes that may indicate a problem with macular degeneration or a worsening of your condition. This common test is known as the Amsler Grid.
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If you have macular degeneration, a family history of AMD, or are in the "macular generation" (age 60 or above), you should be particularly attentive to controlling your risk factors.
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Research on new treatments for AMD is underway all around the world and The Discovery Eye Foundation(DEF) is leading the way.
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For more information on Macular Degeneration and to find out about our support groups, please contact either:
Macular Degeneration Partnership
A program of Discovery Eye Foundation
6222 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 260
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(888) 430-9898
or
National Eye Institute (NEI)
National Institutes of Health
31 Center Drive MSC 2510
Bethesda, MD 20892-2510
(301) 496-5248 |
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