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Tag: Macular Degeneration

Late-Stage AMD Patients Needed: Study Underway to Evaluate a New-Generation Implantable Miniature Telescope

Posted on August 14, 2023 - 9:56 pm by jessicadaitch
Implantable Miniature Telescope next to a pencil eraser for size comparison. The device is similar in height to the eraser, though taking up less area.

In 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a novel device from Samsara Vision called the Implantable Miniature Telescope (IMT). The device magnifies what a person with late-stage, […]

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Clinical Trial for Medication for Geographic Atrophy

Posted on January 11, 2023 - 1:35 pm by Admin
APH Connect Center Logo

Medically reviewed by Sefy Paulose, MD What is Geographic Atrophy? As noted on APH VisionAware, “Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a gradual, progressive, painless deterioration of the macula, which is […]

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WWII Blinded Veteran Has Special Connection to NASA

Posted on November 6, 2022 - 6:52 am by Empish J. Thomas
 Ed at the Museum of Science Industry in Chicago, pointing out to his great-grandsons the parts on each capsule that he worked on.

Editor’s note: In honor of Veteran’s Day on November 11, APH VisionAware brings you this exciting story about a Veteran and his experience both in WWII and the space program. […]

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Retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer Loses Vision- Keeps His Career on Course

Posted on July 12, 2022 - 1:44 pm by Amy Lynn Smith
2 Navy Planes in flight

Editor’s note: Read Captain Benjamin Keeley’s story to learn about his career journey after retiring from the U.S. Navy and losing his vision. His story commemorates three days: Hire a […]

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Healthy Vision Month: Learn About Age-Related Eye Conditions

Posted on April 28, 2022 - 3:33 pm by Admin
National Eye Institute Healthy Vision: A Family Focus Showing Pictures of Families Together

It’s Older Americans Month as well as Healthy Vision Month. This year’s Healthy Vision Month focus is on protecting vision together as a family and finding out about resources for […]

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