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Jul 01, 2020

Depth Perception and Bright Lights

One day at work I received a call from a man with age related macular degeneration (AMD) who wanted to make an appointment with a low vision specialist. Two symptoms he complained about were loss of depth perception and eye pain when exposed to bright lights.

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Jun 29, 2020

Macular Degeneration Magnifier:Different Magnifier for Different Task

There is a Macular Degeneration Magnifier for All of Your Vision Needs. Use a magnifying desk lamp, lighted magnifying glass, pocket magnifier, or magnifying floor lamp to keep you reading and maintain your independence.

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Jun 28, 2020

Blue Blocker Sunglasses - How They Help Protect the Macula

Blue Blocker Sunglasses Protect the Retina, Reduce Glare & Enhance Vision

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Jun 27, 2020

Macular Drusen - An Early Symptom of Macular Degeneration

Macular Drusen - Ask Your Eye Doctor This Question at your next eye exam. Why type, size, and number of drusen matter.

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Jun 27, 2020

Macular Degeneration Symptoms-Blurred Vision, Wavy Lines, Faded Colors

Macular degeneration symptoms - what are dry and wet macular degeneration symptoms and how do they affect your vision.

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Jun 26, 2020

Dry Macular Degeneration -Dry AMD symptoms, treatment, and progression

Dry Macular Degeneration - What is dry age related macular degeneration? Dry Macular Degeneration symptoms, treatment, clinical trials and prognosis.

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Jun 24, 2020

The Retina is the Highest Oxygen Consuming Tissue of the Body: What Does That Mean for Your Vision?

Dr. Neal Adams, eye surgeon and author of Healthy Vision: Prevent and Reverse Eye Disease through Better Nutrition, writes, "I see what oxidation does to your eyes firsthand. Although free radical and oxidants cause damage to your entire body, oxidants truly wreak havoc on the eye..."

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Jun 24, 2020

Macular Degeneration Aids for Grooming - Look Good, Feel Good

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

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Jun 23, 2020

Central Scotoma - How It Affects Ones Vision and How to See Around It

Central Scotoma - What are the causes of a blind spot in the center of one's vision and are there any treatments?

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Jun 20, 2020

Free Books on Tape - Who is Eligible and How to Get Them

Free Books On Tape - Audio books for free for visually impaired. Find audio books In Any Genre - Enjoy Your Favorite Books with No Eye Strain

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