Resources

If you're looking for further information, we feel that the following resources are a good place to start.

 

LINKS

Lighthouse International- "Dedicated to fighting vision loss through prevention, treatment and empowerment"

Visions- "Services for the blind and visually impaired"

American Foundation for the Blind- "Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss"

National Institutes of Health- "The Nation's Medical Research Agency"

National Eye Institute- "Research Today... Vision Tomorrow". Facts About Age-Related Macular Degeneration

American Academy of Ophthalmology- "The Eye M.D. Association"

 

PUBLICATIONS

Making Life More Livable: Simple Adaptations for Living at Home After Vision Loss

Edited by Maureen A. Duffy, M.S.
American Foundation for the Blind Press

 

Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to Saving and Maximizing Your Sight

Lylas G. Mogk, M.D., Marja Mogk, Ph.D.
The Random House Publishing Group

 

Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision

Edited by Sophie J. Bakri, M.D.
Mayo Clinic Health Solutions

 

PUBLICATIONS- Large Print

Library of Congress- "That All May Read"- National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

American Printing House for the Blind- "Building Independance Since 1858"- APH is the world's largest provider of accessible educational and daily living products, with over 150 years of service.