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Post date: Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 11:45

A study reported in the March issue of the British Journal of Ophthalmology shows an increased risk of AMD for siblings and offspring of AMD patients. It is important for those who have AMD to share this information with their first degree...

Post date: Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 14:57

Congress has appropriated $12 million in funding to support the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). Grants were given to organizations that will offer free tax preparation services to the elderly and disabled. To qualify, your...

Post date: Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 14:49

A preliminary report on a prospective clinical study of subretinal transplantation of human embryonic stem cells for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) finds a slight improvement in vision (21 letters to 28) during the first 4 months....