IN THE NEWS
AMD ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL
- Generating awareness and understanding of age-related macular degeneration;
- Promoting the importance of education, early detection, knowledge of treatment and rehabilitation options; and
- Preserving vision and improving the quality of life of individuals affected by age-related macular degeneration.
Information on early detection, timely treatment, comprehensive rehabilitation and support services, as well as new prevention suggestions have been provided on this website to help you. Do not hesitate to contact the AMD Alliance International with any additional questions or concerns.
AMDAI HITTING THE AIRWAVES WITH NEW RADIO CAMPAIGN
AMD Alliance International has produced a new radio public service announcement to create awareness about macular degeneration and to encourage regular eye exams for those at risk for the disease.
PATIENT CHARTER
AMD Alliance International developed the Macular Disease Patient Charter, a road map for those affected to pursue the right to self-determination and to have an active, informed voice in their life journey with macular disease.
The Charter, written for patients, by patients, outlines the rights of people with macular disease in four essential areas: awareness, prevention and cure; diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up supports such as low vision rehabilitation.
Download and print the Patient Charter >
PATIENT STORIES
Now you can publish your story and share with other people whose lives are affected by AMD. Our international patient ambassador MacDonald (Don) Curran says "I learned about putting a red stripe on my golf club from one of my peer supporters. We hope that tips and tricks like this, for coping with low vision, will help everybody." Share your story now, and help make a difference.
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BREAKING NEWS ALERTS
AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION
However, vision loss should not be an inevitable consequence of aging. The AMD Alliance International is a global coalition of vision and seniors' organizations dedicated to raising awareness of AMD and the options available for prevention, early detection, treatment, rehabilitation and support services.
