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AMD support and macular degeneration help is available in many different countries.




This is a new project so the list is just beginning. If you know of a helpful government or nonprofit organization in your country that can be a resource for others with macular degeneration please e-mail me with a brief description of the services they offer and a link to their home page.

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1. United States - American Macular Degeneration Foundation
Mission Statement:"The American Macular Degeneration Foundation works for the prevention, treatment, and cure of macular degeneration through raising funds, educating the public and supporting scientific research."

You can find listings for low vision centers, state agencies that provide services to the visually impaired, and support groups.

2. Italy - Per Vedere Fatti Vedere onlus

It is a not for profit Italian organisation, funded by the Italian Ophthalmologists Society,with the mission of offering to ADM and/or glaucoma patients information, advice, support and updates on the ongoing research on diagnosis and treatments worldwide. It also undertakes campaigning activities for pressing Italian Institutions to recognise and respectpatients' rights."

Per Vedere Fatti Vedere onlus- Italy

3. Canada - Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)

CNIB offer many services locally to those with vision problems like macular degeneration. They have a webstore or you can ask for a free catalogue to order magnifying lamps or other visual aids. They also provide some great classes and support at their offices. For example they offer computer classes to teach you how to use magnifying software like Zoomtext. CNIB

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