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Macular Degeneration (AMD/ARMD)

by alysiak
Posted: Tue., February 26, 2008, 07:39 pm
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Topics: Vision, AMD, ARMD, macular degeneration, vision, Vision
     
Another important vision issue is age-related macular degeneration (AMD/ARMD); however, there are supplements containing zinc, selenium and lutein that seem to have helped some people overcome, or at least slow, AMD. These same supplements might also help eye health in younger adults. Besides prescription meds to aid eye health, there are doctors who practice homeopathic care. More on AMD/ARMD and treatment: All About Vision http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions... Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/macular...

     
     
     
     
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Don't Lose Sight of Vision Care, Group Urges

by EmpowHer
Posted: Mon., February 18, 2008, 07:20 am
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Topics: AMD, blindness, macular degeneration, vision, EmpowHer News
     

SUNDAY, Feb. 17 (HealthDay News) -- As part of its efforts to educate Americans about age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Prevent Blindness America has declared February Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month.

AMD -- a progressive disease that damages central vision -- costs the U.S. economy $570 million a year in direct costs for outpatient and inpatient care, and prescription drugs, the nonprofit group said.
     
     
     
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