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Age-Related Macular Degeneration – What is it, and How can I prevent it?

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What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)? Age-related Macular Degeneration (or AMD) is a devastating eye disease. It is the leading cause of blindness in people 55 years and older in America.1 It causes blindness in about 1 million Americans, and with the aging of our country’s population, that number will only increase. We worry about our…

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Retina scan showing the effects of age-related macular degeneration

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