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Hope
is never in short supply when it comes to the medical aspects of
vision loss.
Research
into the causes of vision loss is ongoing, leading to advances in prevention and groundbreaking new
treatments. This
section links you to the latest information on clinical
trials, breakthrough medications
and treatment options, and
nutrition tips. You can also find
general information on aging, eye health, and other topics. This
section is always being updated, so return frequently for news.
For
general information and more links on specific eye conditions, see
the article, What Is Low Vision?
Clinical
Trials
General
Information
Macular
Degeneration
Medications
& Treatments
General
Information
Macular
Degeneration
- Macular
Degeneration International. Understanding
Macular Degeneration.
Information on treatment is found about halfway down the page.
- Foundation
Fighting Blindness. Macular Degeneration
Treatments.
Written and audio information on treatments for macular
degeneration.
- MacDegen.com.
Get the latest macular degeneration news at the same time as your
doctor through this site's monthly newsletter.
Glaucoma
Nutrition
General
Information
- The
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD). Health
Promotion: Food Choices for Your Eyes!
Research continues to indicate that fruit and vegetable consumption
is imperative to good health, prevention of disease, and treatment
of many chronic conditions. Includes a section on the relationship between nutrition and the health of our eyes.
Diabetes
Macular
Degeneration
Other
Resources
- Medical
News Today. Eye Health/Optometry News.
A roundup of the latest news on eye conditions such as age related
macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, retinopathy, dry eyes,
floaters, glaucoma, retinal detachment, and more.
- National
Council on Healthy Aging.
Information on health, nutrition, disease prevention, and more for
older Americans.
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