Macular Degeneration Genetics Study

Are you eligible?
Do you have macular degeneration?
Do you have a living brother or sister who also has macular degeneration?

If your answer is yes to both of these questions, we are looking for you! The Macular Degeneration Center is conducting a study funded by the Foundation Fighting Blindness. It is aimed at increasing our understanding of the causes of macular degenerations. There is strong evidence to suggest that inheritance plays a role, and we are searching for abnormal genes that may help to understand and explain macular degenerations. Families that have more than one living brother or sister with macular degeneration are being studied. A small blood sample and a photograph of the back of the eye is needed from each participant.

If you are interested, please contact: Betsy Campochiaro, R.N., M.S.N., coordinator of the study at (410) 614-6209 or e-mail: mdc@jhmi.edu.