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"Macular Degeneration: News You'll Want to Know"

"The good news is we're living longer; the bad news is our eyes are not keeping up. Increasing numbers of people are being affected by macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss for individuals over 65. This talk will address early signs and symptoms, the difference between "wet" and "dry" macular degeneration, and advances in treatment that are saving vision and slowing the progression of this disease."

Speaker: Bernard Fowler, MD, Retina Specialist, HNMC
Location: HNMC, Marian Conference Center

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