At least 50% of the patients I see in the States have Macular Degeneration. (In much of the developing world where I worked in the past macular degeneration is an unknown entity). It really can have a devastating impact on people psychologically and in terms of their independence. This article touches on the frustration experienced and also offers a link to a good website (mdsupport.org)
Uvealblues
When you’re past 80 and losing your central vision to macular degeneration, as the eight members of this support group are, life throws up plenty of roadblocks.
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Happily, a very comprehensive Web site called mdsupport.org provides not only a ton of information but links to more than 120 affiliates that operate hundreds of support groups in 33 states (and more overseas), plus telephone and online support groups, Webcasts and more. Rehab facilities, vision organizations and medical centers offer support groups, too.
Uvealblues
When you’re past 80 and losing your central vision to macular degeneration, as the eight members of this support group are, life throws up plenty of roadblocks.
(..)
Happily, a very comprehensive Web site called mdsupport.org provides not only a ton of information but links to more than 120 affiliates that operate hundreds of support groups in 33 states (and more overseas), plus telephone and online support groups, Webcasts and more. Rehab facilities, vision organizations and medical centers offer support groups, too.
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