The Macula Foundation is pleased to present the most comprehensive resources available on macular degeneration: the Age-related Macular Degeneration CD-ROM, and a 72-page large-print booklet. With over 50 minutes of high-quality video and full-color animation, this CD-ROM goes far beyond the educational materials available today. The full-color booklet is the most comprehensive resource for macular degeneration patients and their families. The updated version of the book is due to be out by early August, 2006).
We expect to have the updated CD-ROM by the beginning of August, 2006.
The Age-related Macular Degeneration CD-ROM begins with the same core of information available at the macula.org website. Added to this are:
•14 large-format informational movies
•An extensive section on low vision aids and rehabilitation
•Over 60 pages of diagrams and text
•An interactive Amsler Grid test
•A simple, easy-to-use interface designed for the older adult
•A straightforward "Help" section
This CD-ROM is ideal for the macular degeneration patient and their families to learn about the disease. The wealth of material on the CD helps to promote better communication between health care providers, patients, and the patients' families.
Click here to watch a 1.2 MB movie introducing the Macular Degeneration CD-ROM.
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The Age-related Macular Degeneration CD-ROM is a hybrid CD for Windows and Macintosh. The minimum system requirements are listed below:
IBM-PC System Requirements:
•Pentium processor with 16 MB RAM
•Windows 95, 98, or NT
•2x CD-ROM drive (4x recommended)
•16-bit sound card
•256 color monitor, 640 x 480 pixels (thousands of colors recommended)
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Macintosh System Requirements:
•PowerPC processor
•2x CD-ROM drive (4x recommended)
•MacOS system software version 7.6 or later
•256 color monitor, 640 x 480 pixels (thousands of colors recommended)
•16 MB RAM
This project was supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Ciba Vision.
Additional support for this CD-ROM was provided by
Low Vision assistance and expertise was provided by
The CD-ROM and booklet were designed and produced by
