Causes of Adult Vision Loss

This section features information about the four eye conditions most likely to effect adult vision: age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. Learn about warning signs, symptoms, impact on vision, learning to live with the condition, and treatment.

Below is a list of topics you'll find in this section. Click on a title to jump to a specific topic.

• Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD or ARMD)
• Cataract
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Glaucoma

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD or ARMD)

Age-Related Macular Degeneration, American Foundation for the Blind—Senior Site
An overview, including signs and symptoms, an online video exploring adaptive technology, and additional resources.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Sacramento Network of Care
Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of age-related macular degeneration, and suggestions for living with it.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration, National Eye Institute
This introduction to age-related macular degeneration includes an update on current research. Also available as a pdf. (Requires Adobe Acrobat reader.)

Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Vision 2020
An exploration of the global prevalence of age-related macular degeneration.

Special Issue on Macular Degeneration, VisionAWARE
A newsletter issue devoted to the topic, including treatments, coping suggestions, and additional resources.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD or ARMD): Organizations & Resources to Explore

AMD Alliance International
Information for people with age-related macular degeneration, their families, caregivers, and professionals.

AMD Learning Center, Prevent Blindness America
An introduction to age-related macular degeneration and suggestions on living with the disease.

Macular Degeneration Foundation (Australia)
A wide array of information and resources.

Macular Degeneration Foundation (USA)
The online newsletter on this site offers updates on research findings and practical tips for people with age-related macular degeneration.

Portal to Macular Degeneration Organizations on the Internet, MD Support
An annotated list of organizations that specialize in macular degeneration.

Information and Support, Macular Degeneration Support
Free information and personal assistance for people dealing with macular degeneration and similar retinal diseases.

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Cataract

Cataract, National Eye Institute
Causes, risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and current research on cataracts.

Cataracts, American Foundation for the Blind—Senior Site
Practical tips for living with cataracts.

Cataracts, Sacramento Network of Care
This article explores the pros and cons of surgery, includes suggestions for daily living.

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Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic Retinopathy, American Foundation for the Blind—Senior Site
Symptoms of diabetic retinopathy and links to additional resources.

Diabetic Retinopathy, Sacramento Network of Care
Information about treatment of diabetic retinopathy, tips for living with the condition.

Diabetes and Vision Problems: Performing Daily Diabetes Tasks When You Can't See Well, WebMD
Suggestions on self-care for those who have diabetes and low vision.

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Glaucoma

Glaucoma, American Foundation for the Blind—Senior Site
Basic information and links to additional resources about glaucoma.

Glaucoma, Sacramento Network of Care
An overview of glaucoma and suggestions for living well with it.

Glaucoma: Organizations & Resources to Explore

International Glaucoma Association
A comprehensive source of up-to-date news and information about glaucoma.

About Glaucoma, Glaucoma Foundation
Diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma; links to an online newsletter.

Glaucoma Research Foundation
Information on glaucoma’s impact on vision, living with the disease, treatment, and research.

See also Causes of Blindness & Visual Impairment.

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