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Age-Related Macular Degeneration - Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

EyeCare America
P.O. Box 429098
San Francisco, CA 94142-9098
Phone:	1-877-887-6327 toll-free
Fax:	(415) 561-8567
Email:	pubserv@aao.org
Web Address:	www.eyecareamerica.org

EyeCare America is a public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology that raises awareness about eye diseases and eye care. This site provides educational materials and information about how to get medical eye care.

Macular Degeneration Foundation
P.O. Box 531313
Henderson, NV 89053
Phone:	1-888-633-3937
Fax:	(702) 450-3396
Web Address:	www.eyesight.org

The Macular Degeneration Foundation provides extensive online explanations about various aspects of macular degeneration. It also includes information about new research and treatments. The organization publishes an electronic newsletter called The Magnifier. Distributed free by e-mail, it includes news regarding clinical trials, recent reports in the media, and information about new resources available over the Internet.

Macular Degeneration Partnership
8733 Beverly Boulevard
Suite 201
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone:	1-888-430-9898
Fax:	(310) 423-0163
Web Address:	www.amd.org

The Macular Degeneration Partnership is a nonprofit organization that offers comprehensive, easily understood, and up-to-date information about macular degeneration through the Internet, telephone, public events, and printed materials. The organization also supports research and coordinates advocacy efforts.

National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health
Information Office
31 Center Drive MSC 2510
Bethesda, MD 20892-2510
Phone:	(301) 496-5248
Email:	2020@nei.nih.gov
Web Address:	www.nei.nih.gov

As part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the National Eye Institute provides information on eye diseases and vision research. Publications are available to the public at no charge. The Web site includes links to various information resources.

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Last Updated: September 08, 2009

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