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    Are You at Risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
    AMD is a common eye disease associated with aging that gradually destroys sharp, central vision. Central vision is needed for seeing objects clearly and for common daily tasks such as reading and driv... Details >
    National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health
    Eye Test for Macular Degeneration
    Testing for Macular Degeneration. ... Details >
    Macular Degeneration Foundation
    Macular Degeneration
    Age-related macular degeneration is a chronic eye disease that occurs when tissue in the macula, the part of your retina that's responsible for central vision, deteriorates.... Details >
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Macular Degeneration Research
    This document is about the American Health Assistance Foundation's Macular Degeneration Research program, which was established to fund research on and educate the public about macular degeneration. ... Details >
    American Health Assistance Foundation
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    American Academy of Ophthalmology
    Association for Macular Diseases
    Lighthouse National Center for Vision and Aging
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