Additional Resources
Medical Societies
Macular Degeneration Support
The Macular Degeneration Foundation
Dedicated to serving the interests of those affected by macular degeneration and related low vision conditions. Has great explanations of macular degeneration and information about recent and ongoing research.
MD Patient Support
Provides information and personal assistance for people dealing with macular degeneration and similar retinal diseases.
Macular Degeneration Partnership
Macular Degeneration Partnership- Provides comprehensive and current information about macular degeneration and current treatments.
Macula.org
Offers support to individuals with macular disease, their caregivers, and the professional community. The Association provides resources and assistance while promoting research and education.
General Eye Health Information
National Eye Institute
General information about eye conditions and disease and current research. The NEI conducts and supports research that helps prevent and treat eye diseases.
Foundation Fighting Blindness
National organization that funds research for eye diseases and provides information for patients and the healthcare community.
Eye Smart
The American Academy of Ophthalmology’s public education program that provides the most trustworthy and medically accurate information about eye diseases and conditions.
Low Vision Resources
American Foundation for the Blind
Excellent site for information on living with vision loss.
Smartsight - AAO Low Vision Fact Sheet
Printable information from the American Academy of Ophthalmology about living with low vision.
Local Low Vision Resources
Association for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment
Counties: Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schuyler, Tioga, Tompkins. Pennsylvania Counties: Bradford, Susquehanna, Tioga.
Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Counties: Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Fulton, Lewis, Montgomery, Jefferson, northern Otsego Counties
Aurora of CNY
Counties: Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, Madison.
Southern Tier Association for the Visually Impaired
Counties: Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben