Your search ends here. Our mission is to collect reliable information related to macular disease and share that information in a timely way. This includes advancements in medical research, prospective treatments, and practical suggestions for coping with the challenges of low vision. Our services are free and supported entirely by donations.

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EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH VIDEOS

Since 2013, the Foundation has worked closely with prestigious medical organizations and their leading research scientists.
We are privileged to attend elite medical conferences to interview these scientists and have created a video library of their work. Visit our Research Videos to hear directly from those promoting effective treatments for diseases of the macula.

THE MAGNIFIER NEWSLETTER

“The Magnifier” is the Foundation’s free newsletter. In addition to timely news, it focuses on practical ways of coping with low vision offered by individuals and healthcare professionals familiar with the challenges. It is produced in response to news worthy developments and made available online as both downloadable PDF files and streaming audio. You may access the archived issues and subscribe to receive email alerts when new issues are first published at this link: Newsletter .

Note: Persons and organizations with a need may request printed copies.

FOUNDATION “NEWS“

Our “NEWS section consist of medical reports, essays and short stories related to macular degeneration. Others are articles contributed by healthcare professionals on a variety of subjects. We invite people like you to submit their own stories … especially stories that may be an encouragement to others living with the challenges of low vision.

For convenience, each article is assigned to a searchable category. Please visit our NEWS section often and take advantage of our “ALERTS” as described below.

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Would you appreciate a notice when we post new and important information to the website? If so, you may subscribe to our ALERT service and receive an email when we publish the next MAGNIFIER Newsletter, post a new set of exclusive Research Video’s, or publish a significant Report.

We don’t expect more than 5 or 6 ALERTS per year, which respects your inbox. But we feel that news delivered in a timely way is an advantage to everyone. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose.

AUDIO-VISUAL LIBRARY

Dan Roberts is an educator with a passion for helping others to cope with the challenges of living with low vision. He has generously donated a library of recordings to the Macular Degeneration Foundation that represent his efforts over several decades to support the AMD community. Visit the AUDIO-VISUAL LIBRARY