Macular Degeneration Support

Low vision aids can help patients with macular degeneration, and the organizations listed below provide low vision devices to assist macular degeneration patients with reading and other tasks. You may also want to read the Guide to Low Vision.

Enhanced Vision
Lighthouse International
Ocutech
Telesensory
Vision Advantage

Macular Degeneration Web Support

The following website provides discussion groups, forums and message boards for individuals suffering from age-related macular degeneration, and their caregivers and loved ones: MD Support.

Macular Degeneration Local Support Groups

Many communities now have local support groups that hold regular meetings:

Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, MD
Charlottesville, VA
New York City, NY
Tucson, AZ
Tyler, TX

Personal Stories

These websites are personal narratives of AMD sufferers:

Brian's Eye Story
Judy's Jolts of Hope
Thomas "Eddie" Rutherford

Need More AMD Information?

For in-depth information on macular degeneration, please visit the Consumer Guide to Macular Degeneration.

Macular Degeneration Risks
Macular Degeneration Signs
Macular Degeneration Prevention
Macular Degeneration Treatments
Macular Degeneration Support
Macular Degeneration Resources
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