Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

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La Degeneración macular relacionada con la edad: Lo que usted debe saber

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Randomized Trial of Beta-Carotene and Macular Degeneration

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Laser Treatment Does Not Prevent Vision Loss for People with Early Age-Related Macular Degeneration 11/01/06
Barbados Eye Study Confirms Lower Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration in a Population of African Descent 2006
New Nationwide Study Will Evaluate Effect of Antioxidants and Fish Oil on Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) 10/12/06
Variations in Genes Can Influence the Risk of Developing Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Other Disease Such as Cancer 5/05/06

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that blurs the sharp, central vision you need for "straight-ahead" activities such as reading, sewing, and driving. AMD affects the macula, the part of the eye that allows you to see fine detail. AMD causes no pain.

A scene as it might be viewed by a person with AMD:
Age related macular degeneration
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