Causes: Disabilities, Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments, Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments Research, Health

Mission: The Macular Degeneration Association (MDA) is a nonprofit health organization dedicated to educating and empowering age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema and glaucoma patients all across the world.

Results: We have put on numerous awareness programs nationally. Patients, caregivers, family and health care providers came away with a better understanding of their disease. They learned about preventative measures, treatments and the challenges that they face. With these programs they learned ways to adjust and over come their disease insuring that they live life to the fullest.

Target demographics: adults and seniors learn more about their eye disease

Direct beneficiaries per year: 800 seniors and adults at our awareness programs nationally

Geographic areas served: Macular Degeneration Association

Programs: awareness programs nationally, newsletter, advocacy, support and website