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Jan 23, 2020

Kindle Fire - Ebook Reader with Contrast, Color, and Sharp Details

Kindle Fire - Amazon Kindle Book reader that benefits those with macular degeneration - read, watch, or listen. See how the Kindle Fire with Alexa could be the best e book reader for those with macular degeneration.

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Jan 22, 2020

First U.S. Patient Implanted with Pixium Vision Retinal Chip

The first U.S. patient has been implanted with the retinal implant device, called PRIMA at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Find out how it works ....

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Jan 21, 2020

White Cane for the Blind and Visually Impaired - How to Get One Free

White Cane for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Macular degeneration symptoms include loss of depth perception. A white cane helps navigate uneven sidewalks, curbs, and stairs safely.

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Jan 17, 2020

Advanced Macular Degeneration - What Is It and Will I Develop It?

The macular degeneration symptoms a person experiences correlates with the stage of their macular degeneration. Not only should one ask their eye doctor what type of macular degeneration they have, but also ask what stage it is in.

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Jan 14, 2020

Vitreous Floaters - What Are Eye Floaters?

Vitreous Floaters - Are they harmless or a sign of a more serious retinal condition?

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Jan 13, 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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Jan 10, 2020

Exercise and Macular Degeneration - Reduce Your Risk of AMD

Exercise and Macular Degeneration - Key study shows exercise helps protect against macular degeneration

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Jan 09, 2020

Macular Degeneration Aids Using Voice Activation: Just Ask

Macular Degeneration Aids - Get Time, Set Alarm, Check Weather, Create a shopping list or Play Music with simple voice commands

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Jan 07, 2020

Maculaser for Early Macular Degeneration Intervention

A new form of treatment called Maculaser is seeking to treat the root causes of macular degeneration...

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Jan 07, 2020

Macular Pigment Density - Testing and Research for AMD

Macular Pigment Density - Success Stories Shared By Patients in TV Documentary

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