Audio/Visual Library

Free MD Support productions
for individuals and groups

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"The ABCs of Macular Degeneration"

Answers to the initial questions asked by a newly-diagnosed patient: 1) What is macular degeneration? 2) What are they doing about it? 3) What can I do to maintain my quality of life? This presentation includes material from the article, "What Is Macular Degeneration?" and the video "Macular Degeneration: The Inside Story."

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"Aging Successfully with Vision Loss: Creative Pursuits and Leisure Activities"

A presentation by Colleen O'Donnell, MSA, OTR, CLVT and Mary Ellen Daniel, MSA, OTR, CLVT (Visual Rehabilitation and Research Center, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit MI)

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"Alternative Medicine"

Discussion of the pros and cons of therapies outside the medical mainstream, to include acupuncture, chelation therapy, RHEO procedure, homeopathy, microcurrent stimulation, ECHO therapy, biocurrent therapy and the Santa Fe Protocol.

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"Artificial Lighting and the Blue Light Hazard"

What is light? What are the different types of lamps? How can full spectrum lighting hurt the retina? This highly-in formative presentation includes results from a survey of the full spectrum lighting market and a comparison of five sample lamps. Content was based upon the research paper, "Artificial Lighting and the Blue Light Hazard."

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"Blinder Than I"

A short play about empathy and understanding written by Dan Roberts and presented by children from the Academy of Performing Arts in Grandview, Missouri. A discussion of the main points of the play is included in the presentation. Read the play and discussion script.

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"Focus on Lighting"

Information about task and ambient lighting in the home presented by Charles Schwartz, M.S., low vision product specialist.

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"Hoping for Coping"

A presentation by Tom Perski, motivational speaker and director of Vision Services, Vision Care Ophthalmic Technologies, Inc., Saratoga, California.

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How Blind Is Blind?"

A two-part presentation in Flash format by Dan Roberts, MD Support Director, and August Colenbrander, M.D. The questions "Does AMD cause blindness?" and "What are the ranges of vision loss?" are answered and clarified.

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"Issues With Low Vision"

McDonald Curran introduces AMD Alliance International and the Macular Disease Society, and talks about his life since diagnosis with wet AMD.

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"Learning to Live with Low Vision: A Journey Through Rehabilitation"

Follow one patient through every step of training, from evaluation through home visitation. Presented by Dan Roberts, MD Support Director, with professional actor Richard C. Brown.

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"Maintaining Your Quality of Life"

A presentation by Michael Epp (Envision Rehabilitation Center, Wichita, Kansas)

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"Nutrition for Healthy Eyes"

A presentation by Ellen Troyer, MT MA (Executive Vice President & Chief Research Officer, Biosyntrx, Inc.)

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"Overview of Assistive Technology for the Blind and Visually Impaired"

Ike Presley (Foundation for the Blind) passes along information about virtually every type of device available in the current market.

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"A Quarter Century of Treating Wet AMD: The New Era"

A presentation by Janet Sunness, M.D., Medical Director, Hoover Rehabilitation Services for Low Vision and Blindness, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland.

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"Senior EZ Livin'"

A presentation by Charles Schwartz, low vision product support specialist, on "tricks and tips" for easier living, with focus on available assistive devices.

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"Straight Talk About Copability"

A presentation by Mary Jay Clough, ACSW, and Roy Cole, O.D. from the Jewish Guild for the Blind in New York City.

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"Successful Self-Management"

Presentation by Lynne Noon, O.D. on how to manage your own continuum of care and be an effective partner in your treatment and rehabilitation.

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"The Challenges of Multiple Age-Related Disabilities"

Mary Warren, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, FAOTA (Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham) discusses the challenges faced by the aging senior adult. The focus is particularly on memory and cognition, issues that are closely related to living with vision loss.

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"The T.A.S.K. of Living With Central Vision Loss"

Presentation by Dan Roberts, MD Support Director, about four effective strategies for living successfully with visual impairment: Tenacity, Adaptability, Support, and Knowledge.

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"What Is Low Vision Rehabilitation?"

A thorough overview of one of the most important steps in the continuum of care following diagnosis of visual impairment. Presented by Orli Weisser-Pike, OTR/L, CLVT, SCLV, a leader in the field of low vision rehabilitation.

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"With The Heart One Sees Rightly"

A discussion with Lylas G. Mogk, M.D. and Marja Mogk, Ph.D., authors of Macular Degeneration:The Complete Guide to Saving and Maximizing Your Sight.

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-- Photo Essays --

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These unique photo essays offer both information and inspiration for people who are affected by retinal degenerative diseases.

They are fully-illustrated narratives, incorporating beautifully-rendered computer art and video captures from our highly-acclaimed videos on the subjects of vision loss and coping skills. Two of the three are also available as fully-narrated slide shows.

The essays are in PDF format, which requires Acrobat Reader to view.

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"Macular Degeneration: The Inside Story"

• Part #1
• Part #2
• Part #3

A look at macular degeneration's causes, effects, and current treatments. Be sure to view all three parts.

Also available as DVD Format (Updated 2006)

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"The T.A.S.K. of Living With Central Vision Loss"

Four effective strategies for living successfully with visual impairment: Tenacity, Adaptability, Support, and Knowledge.

Also available as:

Audio/Visual Presentation

DVD Format (Updated 2006)

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"Learning To Live With Low Vision"

A journey through low vision rehabilitation. Follow one patient through every step of training, from evaluation through home visitation.

Also available as:

Audio/Visual Presentation

DVD Format (Updated 2006)

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