Blindness can result from diseases of the eye, or trauma to the eye from an injury. In some cases of blindness, some parts of the visual system remain intact. This provides an opportunity to create artificial vision using the healthy parts of the visual system and special devices (implants) to substitute for damaged parts of the eye or optic nerve.

One major cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50 is macular degeneration, which results from deterioration of the macula, the central part of the retina.

The Kresge Eye Institute has helped patients with eye disease, disorder or injury, who often faced a future with limited vision or blindness. Join us in our fight for the preservation of sight and treatment of vision problems.

The Kresge Eye Institute is dedicated to:

• Advancing medical and surgical eye care.

• Providing the finest medical education and surgical training for physicians specializing in ophthalmology.

• To conducting innovative research to increase the knowledge of the eye and the mechanism of vision; improve methods of diagnosing and treating vision disorders, and eradicate eye diseases and blindness.

These are the programs at the Kresge Eye Institute that you can designate

Click on the program name for more information for the specific program where available or visit our website at http://www.kresge-eye.org :

• Macular Degeneration
• Glaucoma
• Low Vision

Many of our clinical ophthalmologists are also medical school faculty members. This unique position allows them to develop cutting edge techniques and treatment programs. Because of our commitment to excellence, we are pioneers in the fields of vitreoretinal diseases, glaucoma and filtration surgery, cataract and lens implant surgery, corneal transplantation and refractive surgery.

To donate by check or money order, please follow instructions below.

• A. Complete the “Online Make a Donation" Form.
• B. Print the confirmation web page.
• C. Mail the printed form along with your check or money order, made payable to: Kresge Eye Institute

Kresge Eye Institute Office of Development & Alumni Affairs 4717 St. Antoine Boulevard Detroit, Michigan 48201