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THE MAGNIFIER - Electronic Newsletter
Issue #6, September 25, 2000
Produced by: Macular Degeneration Foundation
P.O. Box 9752, San Jose, CA 95157
http://www.eyesight.org
CONTENTS
1. NEW BOOK DETAILS LATEST DISCOVERIES AND TREATMENTS
2. IRIDEX ISSUES POSITIVE STUDY RESULTS REGARDING TTT
3. WEBSITE ANIMATIONS HELP TO DESCRIBE MACULAR DEGENERATION
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1. NEW BOOK DETAILS LATEST DISCOVERIES AND TREATMENTS
Dr. Robert D'Amato MD, PhD of Harvard Medical School and Joan Snyder, a victim of ARMD, have teamed up to produce a concise and readable book titled: "Macular
Degeneration: The Latest Scientific Discoveries and Treatments for Preserving Your Sight. It clearly details the diagnosis of Macular Degeneration, the latest treatment options and practical ways of coping with ARMD.
See reviews and purchase on-line at:
http://www.eyesight.org/Books/Books-Damato/books-damato.html
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2. IRIDEX ISSUES POSITIVE STUDY RESULTS REGARDING TTT
IRIDEX announced on September 18th, 2000 the results of an expanded clinical study that evaluates a treatment for patients with wet Age-related Macular
Degeneration. The study used Transpupillary Thermotherapy (TTT) photocoagulation to treat patients with subfoveal occult wet AMD. The TTT treatment was effective in improving or stabilizing vision in 81% of eyes and in
decreasing subretinal fluid in 83% of eyes. See details at:
http://www.eyesight.org/News/News-Iridex-9-00/news-iridex-9-00.html
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3. WEBSITE ANIMATIONS HELP TO DESCRIBE MACULAR DEGENERATION
The process of macular degeneration is not easy to understand and the associated medical terms can be overwhelming. In an effort to clarify its
progression, we created a series of animations. We hope you benefit from this visual presentation:
http://www.eyesight.org/All_About_MD/Animation/animation.html
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Note: the above information does not constitute medical advice. Only your physician or licensed ophthalmologist can dispense medical advice based upon a complete and thorough evaluation of your specific and unique situation.
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The MAGNIFIER is sent without charge. We hope that it will continue to serve the interests of its subscribers. Contributions to the Macular Degeneration Foundation are appreciated
and may be sent to P.O. Box 9752, San Jose, CA 95157
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