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The American Macular Degeneration Foundation Showcases Breakthrough AMD Research at ARVO 2024

The American Macular Degeneration Foundation supports a diverse portfolio of research investigations to advance the development of treatments, tools and usable information that improve the lives of those affected by AMD.
9-May-2024 6:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

A Revolution In Gene Therapy Is Unfolding, Bringing Hope for Vision Loss

A new approach to gene therapy resets cell homeostasis. Clinical trials to treat the retinal disorders Retinitis Pigmentosa, Stargardt's, and Geographic Atrophy (late dry macular degeneration) are underway and showing promise.
3-May-2024 6:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Fighting for Access: AMDF Calls for Action During Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Advocacy Week

Millions face vision loss from AMD, yet access to crucial services, assistive devices, and care remain a hurdle. AMDF declares the 4th week of February Access in Sight! AMD Advocacy and Action Week (Feb 25th-29th) to mobilize efforts and demand...
22-Feb-2024 3:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

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Early Intervention is Critical to Saving Sight with Macular Degeneration

AMDF and TLI launch a campaign to raise awareness about macular degeneration with the official release of a short film featuring TLI fellow Laura Carabello.
4-Feb-2024 6:00 AM EST Add to Favorites

Free Resources for the Public for AMD Awareness Month

A 2024 AMD Awareness Month Resource Page, designed for the public and journalists, offers educational content, shareable talking points, fact sheets, shareable social media graphics, videos, opportunities for action, and more.
30-Jan-2024 3:00 PM EST Add to Favorites

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The American Macular Degeneration Foundation Premieres New Films During AMD Awareness Month 2023

The American Macular Degeneration Foundation will be hosting multiple, awareness-spreading activities throughout February, which is AMD Awareness Month, including new films on living well with AMD.
1-Feb-2023 6:50 PM EST Add to Favorites

The American Macular Degeneration Foundation Drives Research and Hope With New Grants

The foundation is investing $1.1 million in studies that hold the potential to set new standards in the prevention and treatment of age-related macular degeneration
29-Dec-2022 4:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

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A Cooking Series for People With Vision Loss

Science-based recipes for reducing the risk of macular degeneration progression (the AMD Diet), along with safe, low vision cooking practices
10-Oct-2022 8:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites


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