Vision Loss
Visit our VISION HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDEMacular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, causes vision loss in the central field of vision and is one of the leading causes of lost independence for people over the age of 60.
The Alliance has developed a number of resources for patients that answer many of the commonly asked questions about AMD; and for health care professionals, that offer information on prevention, detection, and treatment.
Visit the AMD Health Corner to learn more about AMD.
Related Publications
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Press ReleaseThe Alliance Offers Resource on Age-Related Macular Degeneration
In order to further educate Americans about age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the Alliance for Aging Research has updated its popular brochure, Taking a Closer Look at Age-Related Macular Degeneration. -
BrochureTaking a Closer Look at Age-Related Macular Degeneration
This updated version of our popular brochure guides you through the latest information on age-related macular degeneration symptoms and risk factors, while offering ways to help you reduce your risk. The brochure also offers information on the latest research and treatment options. The widely used Amsler Grid can still be found on the back cover. -
DocumentThe Burden and Future Implications of
Adult Visual Disorders in the United States
In an Alliance for Aging Research, National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR) joint briefing, David Rein, PhD, presented on the current economic burden of vision loss and the potential future impact. His slides are available here.
