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What is Macular Degeneration?

AMDF Newsletter — In the Spotlight

Double Issue Nos. 34 & 35
  • We interpret the latest scientific information about macular degeneration, and, when applicable, offer simple, helpful guidelines that can be easily incorporated into your every day life.

  • Interviews with ophthalmologists, researchers, nutritionists and others.

  • Printed in large type.

  • Pre-punched for easy storage in a three-ring binder for quick future reference.

  • With a donation of $25.00 ($45.00 Foreign) or more, you will receive four issues of the AMDF Quarterly Newsletter. Your donation promotes the AMDF's education and research goals.

IN THIS ISSUE

Important information for everyone!

  • New study finds that chemical triggers can turn progenitor cells into retinal cells in mice.

  • New anti-angiogenesis drug may block proteins which cause blood vessel growth in wet macular degeneration.

  • Potentia Pharmaceuticals developing drug for clinical trials which may block progress of dry AMD.

  • Beta carotene alone may be of little help in improving age-related macular degeneration.

  • Legislation may be brought before Congress to improve currency for the visually impaired.



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