Science Of AMD

If you are seeing distortions, gray spots,
or blurriness in your vision, don't delay.

See your eye doctor.

It may be possible to reverse these
effects.

LEARN about Wet
(neovascular) AMD

Early detection of AMD is crucial to
keeping your vision.

Get the right treatment for Wet AMD:
antiangiogenic therapy.

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The Science of AMD Protect your vision and get tested for AMD. Find a retina specialist near you today: http://www.asrs.org/patients/find_a_retina_specialist/index.php 23 hours ago

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The Science of AMD Antiangiogenic therapies can slow the progression of AMD and, in some cases, improve vision. Get the details: http://www.scienceofamd.org/treat/. 6 days ago

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Clinical Trials for Wet AMD
The Macular Degeneration Partnership empowers people with Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) by providing up-to-date, accurate information and personalized support. It is a program of the nonprofit Discovery Eye Foundation. 8 days ago

The Science of AMD Why does wet AMD cause vision loss?

In wet AMD, blood vessels grow abnormally beneath the macula, through a process called angiogenesis. These abnormal vessels leak fluid and blood, which may cause a blister-like pocket to form beneath the macula and distorts vision in the affected eye, making straight lines appear wavy.

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The Science of AMD A number of antiangiogenic therapies are available to treat AMD. Learn about them here: http://www.scienceofamd.org/treat/ 12 days ago

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The Science of AMD Knowledge of treatments and the practical steps you can take to protect their health is empowering. Get the evidence supporting antiangiogenic therapy for wet AMD and start moving forward today: www.scienceofamd.org 14 days ago

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The Science of AMD You can support our work to improve treatments for wet AMD, which accounts for 50% of disease-related blindness in developed nations. Together we can improve patient outcomes and give the gift of sight.

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The Science of AMD Don't forget to view our multimedia resources and learn what you need to know about AMD! http://www.scienceofamd.org/resources/ 19 days ago

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The Science of AMD Treatments aimed at angiogenesis (new blood vessel growth) in the eye are called “antiangiogenic therapies,” or “anti-VEGF therapies” because they aim at a protein called VEGF, which is found to be a primary cause of blood vessel growth in the eye. Anti-VEGF therapies can slow the progression of AMD and, in some cases, improve vision.

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The Science of AMD Our white paper, "Advocating for Improved Treatment and Outcomes for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration" is available for free download here!

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The Science of AMD The Science of AMD raises global awareness about wet AMD and the importance of antiangiogenic treatments.

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The Science of AMD Testing yourself for wet AMD with the Amsler grid allows for detection of very subtle changes in your vision, which occur even in the early stages. Download our free Amsler Grid PDF and test yourself today: http://www.scienceofamd.org/resources/ 27 days ago

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The Science of AMD Great, short video on AMD: Wake Up and SEE! http://goo.gl/Y9fkh.

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The Science of AMD Fact: Smokers are two to three times more likely to develop AMD. The more you smoke, the higher the risk.

Good News: Quitting smoking can decrease the risk of developing AMD.

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The Science of AMD Early detection is key to preventing, and in some cases, even reversing vision loss for AMD patients. But don't take our word for it; take it from someone who's been there: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdtfGT8FbLA&list=PLw4ah-S7GJrIV50gbbqF1Wcbytw4-KMAi&index=7 33 days ago

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The Science of AMD AMD does not cause pain and its progression varies, advancing slowly or quickly, in one eye or both eyes. It's important to see a retinal specialist and get tested before symptoms occur.

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The Science of AMD Did you know? Anti-VEGF therapies can slow the progression of AMD and, in some cases, improve vision.

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The Science of AMD You can download this beautiful infographic about angiogenesis in wet AMD: http://www.scienceofamd.org/resources/ 36 days ago

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Khalidos EL Bahja Khalid i have that in my eyes from 2 years im 27 yeras old i lost my job because of that and i cant do nothing coz i cant see veryclear so i hate the lifr khalid morocco - 39 days ago

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The Science of AMD It's the last day at ARVO 2013 and we are finishing strong, working the booth and spreading the word about antiangiogenic treatment for wet AMD! What an amazing week! The Science of AMD shared The Angiogenesis Foundation's photo. 40 days ago

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The Science of AMD Read about our white paper, "Critical Pathways Forward for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Asia-Pacific" in the Wall Street Journal! 41 days ago

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Angiogenesis Foundation released a white paper that addresses the barriers faced by individuals in the Asia-Pacific region in seeking effective treatment for wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the second-leading cause of blindness in the wor... 41 days ago

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