Macular Degeneration Research for Future Generations
Macular Degeneration StudyMy husband and I are both participating in the GARM II Study, even though it is out of Jules Stein Institute in Los Angeles. That's because you don't need to live there to participate.The study consists of completing several questionnaires on line, providing a saliva sample, and taking fundus photographs with a local ophthalmologist. The questionnaires are east to fill out. Information about one's medical history, vision symptoms, family history, smoking, dietary supplements and light exposure is collected. 
The stated goal of the GARM II study is:
"The goal of this study (GARM II) is to determine how the combination of genetic, dietary, health and exposure factors such as light, diet, and smoking contributes to one's risk of developing this condition." There is no treatment provided with this study. Who is Eligible?1. Individuals between the ages of 49 to 65 years old who have at least one parent either deceased or alive with diagnosis of macular degeneration.2. Individuals between the ages of 49 to 65 years old who are either a spouse or partner of an ARM at-risk adult (those individuals described above with a parent diagnosed with ARM). 3. Individuals who have vision loss from ARM and a known family history of ARM (at least a brother, sister, or a parent). These individuals should have at least one at-risk child between the ages of 49 to 65 years old who is willing to participate in this study. GARM II Contact InformationFor any questions, concerns, or if you would like to participate please contact:garm@jsei.ucla.edu 1-800-286-8581
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