Resource Guide for Macular Degeneration
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Amy Scholten, MPH American Academy of OphthalmologyPO Box 7424 San Francisco, CA 94120-7424 415-561-8500 The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the professional association of ophthalmologists (eye MDs). Ophthalmologists are specialized doctors licensed to provide comprehensive eye care, including medical, surgical, and optical care. The Academy offers a variety of public services including information and help lines for vision problems related to glaucoma, diabetes, senior eye care, and other vision problems. American Macular Degeneration Foundation (AMDF)P.O. Box 515 Northampton, MA 01061-0515 413-268-7660 AMDF provides information on macular degeneration, Stargardt’s Disease, and related issues, such as health and nutrition tips, drugs, and depression. They also provide support and information on legal issues, vision aids, news, and a care and services directory. Lighthouse Guild15 West 64th Street New York, NY 10023 1-800-284-4422 https://www.lighthouseguild.org Lighthouse Guild offers worldwide resources for vision impairment and vision rehabilitation. The resources include: courses, publications, a newsletter, guides to vision devices, and a wide variety of weblinks. National Eye Institute (NEI)31 Center Drive MSC 2510 Bethesda, MD 20892-2510 301-496-5248 NEI provides a wealth of information on eye diseases and disorders, vision care resources, news, materials, photos, images, videos, eye education programs, and information about clinical studies.
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