| Eye Cancer
Eye cancer is a life-altering disease. In 2006, The American Cancer Society estimates that about 2,360 new cases of all primary intraocular cancers will be diagnosed.
The EyeCare Foundation supported the creation of The Eye Cancer Network, www.eyecancer.com. Over the years this site has served as the leading educational resource for eye tumor information.
Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration affects millions of individuals every year.
Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in the United States and many European countries. There are approximately 200,000 new cases of wet macular degeneration diagnosed in the United States each year.
For more information visit www.macular-degeneration.org
Get Support!
“Heart-2-Heart” is an online community focused on nutritional information, treatment options, and allows individuals to share their stories with one another. Please visit www.macular-degeneration.org to access this support group.
The EyeCancer Bulletin Board, www.eyecancer.com, provides a web based patient support group, allowing eye cancer patients and their families to communicate with others throughout the world. Communicating with patients from Idaho to Australia who face the same fight against eye cancer brings hope and reassurance during the most difficult time in one’s life.
Amsler Grid
For individuals diagnosed with macular degeneration, The EyeCare Foundation provides a free magnetic Amsler Grid. Place this grid on your refrigerator to monitor your vision daily.
Contact us to receive a free Amsler Grid.
Visionary
Visionary is The EyeCare Foundation’s educational newsletter. Every edition contains inspiring and interesting articles about the field of eye cancer and macular degeneration. To request a copy of Visionary please contact The EyeCare Foundation.
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