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Apr 26, 2024

Bright Lights and Depth Perception

Two symptoms my caller complained about were loss of depth perception and eye pain when exposed to bright lights. While many people are not aware of these visual changes with AMD, these are not unusual symptoms of this retinal condition.

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Apr 25, 2024

Magnifying Desk Lamp - Magnification and Light with Adjustable Arm

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Magnifying Desk Lamp - A hands free lighted magnifier for reading and performing hobbies. Magnifier provides adjustable light and magnification. Features to look for are size of lens, number of LED lights, adjustable arm, and magnification power.

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Apr 24, 2024

Macular Degeneration Specialist - Who Are They and Do I Need One?

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Why Get a Macular Degeneration Specialist on Your Team - Retina Doctors, Low Vision Optometrists, Low Vision Rehab Specialist and More.

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Apr 22, 2024

Lutein for the Eyes - Protect The Macula and Prevent Cataracts

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Lutein for the Eyes - An Important Eye Health Antioxidant that Builds Macular Pigment

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Apr 18, 2024

Low Vision Games: Large Print Playing Cards, Scrabble, Sequence & More

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Low Vision Games - Games for the visually impaired keep the mind active and your social life alive with large print playing cards, and games like Rummikub, Scrabble and Sequence that use larger numbers and big bold print.

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Apr 17, 2024

Macular Degeneration Aids for Grooming - Look Good, Feel Good

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Macular Degeneration Aids for Grooming - Tips for looking your best with a lighted magnifying mirror, easy to use pump dispensers, electric razor and tips for identifying personal care products.

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Apr 16, 2024

Answers To Your Amsler Grid Questions

If you have been told to monitor your vision at home but you are not sure how to do it or you have gotten tired of doing it regularly, or maybe you don't have an Amsler Grid ....

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Apr 15, 2024

What is Charles Bonnet Syndrome? Is it a Macular Degeneration Symptom?

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Charles Bonnet Syndrome - A troubling macular degeneration symptom. Find out what it is, who develops it and how this symptom of macular degeneration is treated.

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Apr 13, 2024

Macular Degeneration Grid: Check Your Vision with an Amsler Grid

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Macular Degeneration Grid: How and When to use an Amsler Grid for Monitoring Your Vision.

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Apr 12, 2024

Hand Held Magnifiers - Size, LED Lights, and Magnifying Power

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Hand Held Magnifiers for Those with Macular Degeneration. Keep a hand held magnifying glass handy in every room. Choose a magnifier with light for even better clarity.

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