THE FIRST YEAR: AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION by Daniel L Roberts
Daniel L Roberts . Unknown Year . English
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive disease of the retina wherein the light-sensing cells in the central area of vision (the macula) stop working and eventually die. AMD is the leading cause of legal blindness in people over 50. From the moment of his own diagnosis, educator and musician Dan Roberts has made it his mission to provide the most up-to-date information about AMD, its effects and challenges, through his website. Receiving over 60,000 unique visitors monthly, Roberts's site is the go-to for all things AMD. Now, as a "patient-expert," Roberts applies his wealth of knowledge to the First Year series, providing crucial information for the newly diagnosed, including cutting edge therapies, and tips on how to navigate everyday tasks with diminishing eyesight. The First Year-Age Related Macular Degeneration is an essential resource for everyone who wants to be an informed, active participant in the management of! their condition.
Categories: Self-Help
About the Author
Dan Roberts is a retired teacher, author, composer, theatrical director, and musician. He founded MD Support in 1995 as a result of his own need for support and information about vision loss. In addition to his duties with MD Support, he is Director of Resources for Macular Degeneration Foundation, Editor-In-Chief of Prevent Blindness, and he speaks to professional and community organizations, schools, and support groups around the world. He is the author of "The First Year--Age-Related Macular Degeneration" (Marlowe & Co., New York, NY, 2006) and is a consultant for pharmaceutical companies, lighting manufacturers, and dealers in protective eyewear. He is a member of the Low Vision Leadership Consortium and the Low Vision Rehabilitation Group. Dan Roberts is a graduate of the University of Missouri with a master's degree in education. He is the recipient of the 2004 Distinguished Service Award presented by the American Optometric Association Low Vision Rehabilitation Section. His organization was also awarded the National Eye Institute's 2006 Healthy Vision Community Award for innovative approaches to vision-related health education. Dan and Christina have been married since 1968. They have three children and seven grandchildren.
