Novartis Teams Up With Celebrity Interior Designer Nate Berkus To Launch ‘My Home In Sight’

Novartis is teaming up with celebrity interior designer Nate Berkus to launch “My Home in Sight,” a program that aims to raise awareness of the daily impact of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and empower those living with wet AMD and their caregivers to make simple, functional changes to support safety and independence at home. Mr. Berkus’ late grandmother suffered from changing vision due to macular degeneration, so he understands the impact of vision loss and the need for resources and tools for those living with this eye disease.

“People with wet AMD often feel overwhelmed by the changes in their vision and fear the loss of their independence,” Patrick Mooney, US Head, Ophthalmology Franchise and Vice President, Novartis, said in a company news release. “We’re proud to partner with leading patient advocacy groups and a design industry expert to help support the needs of those living with, or caring for someone with, wet AMD – a disease that an estimated 1.75 million people are living with in the US.”

“My job as an interior designer has always been to help people live well in their homes, whether it’s a client, a home makeover on television or my own grandmother, who was affected by changing vision from macular degeneration. The ‘My Home in Sight’ program is an invaluable resource as it empowers people through five key principles and their design choices to continue to live safely and independently in their homes,” said Mr. Berkus.

“My Home in Sight” offers a comprehensive guide with room-by-room design ideas that can be used by patients with wet AMD and their caregivers to help create a safe and functional home environment. People who register at MyHomeInSightKit.com will receive a free “My Home in Sight” kit and design tips from Mr. Berkus on how to implement the program’s five key principles on living with wet AMD.