Open - Applications for new and renewal patients are accepted and grants are allocated immediately. Maximum Award Level$ 5,000 per year Eligibility Criteria Patient should be insured and insurance must cover the medication for which patient seeks assistance. The medication must fight the disease directly.  Patient must be a legal US resident. Patient’s income must fall below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level. Get Help With Your TreatmentOnline: How to Apply Online (Click Here) Phone: Call 1-866-316-PANF(7263) Information About the DiseaseCentral and branch retinal vein occulusions (RVO) happen when the vein at the back of the eye is blocked. This blockage causes pressure build and some of the small blood vessels in the eye may burst and cause fluid to leak into the retina. If untreated the vessels may be able to repair themselves and bypass the blockage but there may be permanent damage to the retina resulting in vision loss. There are several conditions that increase your risk of RVO including hypertension, diabetes, multiple myeloma, vasculitis, leukemia, and others. There are many different treatments for RVO, both medications and surgical, all of which aim to preserve the vision of the patient. For more information visit the American Retinal Foundation website or call (904) 998-0356. |
