Ask anyone what they believe to be the most important of their five senses, and they will most likely say sight. I would agree with this answer because I know that without my sight, I would be lost – literally and figuratively. I won’t be able to find my way around without help, I won’t be able to see other people and I will not be able to do the things I really enjoy, like reading and writing, unless I learned Braille. The world would be a dark place indeed.
As I grow older, I appreciate the importance of my sight more, especially as I have family members who suffer and have suffered from visual impairment. My husband has retinal disease in one eye and his brother, now deceased, was completely blind. Therefore, when I heard about the Foundation Fighting Blindness and its effort to end blindness, I thought I should join in helping to spread the word around. Specifically, FFB, a non-profit organization, is providing funding for research on ending Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD.)
What is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)?
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a disease that causes degeneration of the macula, the central portion of the retina. The macula is what helps us with fine visual activities such as reading, driving and threading a needle. Every year nearly 10 million Americans go blind due to AMD, but thanks to FBB and the efforts they are making, a world without blindness can now become a reality. This is great news for people over 55 and their families. So please download this link to learn more about AMD and help spread the word about FFB.
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