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Spacing May Improve Reading for Macular Degeneration Patients
Wednesday 05 February 2014Macular degeneration patients often have trouble reading, but a new study finds that double line spacing and double word spacing may make reading easier for these patients.
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Spacing May Improve Reading for Macular Degeneration Patients
5 Feb 2014 -
Slowing the progression of macular degeneration
Tuesday 12 November 2013The incidence of AMD increases with age and is associated with the deposition of drusen, which is composed of lipids and proteins, within the retinal layers in the macula.
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Slowing the progression of macular degeneration
12 Nov 2013 -
First telescopic implant in Washington for macular degeneration
Wednesday 30 October 2013SEATTLE -- A newly approved device is helping the blind see again by using a telescope that doctors insert into a patient's eye.
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First telescopic implant in Washington for macular degeneration
30 Oct 2013 -
Loss of Anti-Aging Gene Possible Culprit in Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wednesday 16 October 2013A team of researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) has found that loss of an anti-aging gene induces retinal degeneration in mice and might contribute to age-related macular degeneration, the major cause of blindness in the elderly.
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Loss of Anti-Aging Gene Possible Culprit in Age-Related Macular Degeneration
16 Oct 2013 -
Early eye disease test developed
Thursday 03 October 2013A new, quick and simple eye test can predict who is more at risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness worldwide.
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Early eye disease test developed
3 Oct 2013
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