Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
One million Canadian's have some form of AMD, the leading cause of vision loss in Canada. More Canadian's have AMD than breast cancer, prostate cancer, Parkinson's or Alzheimers disease combined.
Yet few of us even know that it affects the eyes.
AMD is a progressive condition that attacks central vision. People who
have AMD may no longer be able to read, drive, or see the faces of their
family members. The personal, societal, and economic costs of AMD can be
devastating. And with an aging population, the number of people with the
disease is expected to double in the next 25 years.
Fortunately, there is lots of information available about preventing
AMD, and living a satisfying life even if you have the disease. At the
same time, promising new treatments are on the horizon.
Features:
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Take the AMD Challenge: Do you know AMD? Challenge yourself and
increase your AMD knowledge with this award-winning, step-by-step
learning tool.
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How To Use An Amsler Grid Eye Test: This simple test of vision
quality can be used at home to detect even minor changes when they
first occur.