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Don’t Lose Sight of Vision Care, Group Urges
February is 'Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month'

Lifestyle, Genes Join to Boost Risk for Blindness in Elderly
Smoking, obesity among modifiable factors linked to age-related macular degeneration

Age-Linked Vision Loss May Depend on Genes
DNA can pinpoint those at highest risk, scientists say

Surgery Helps Those With Vision Loss
Procedure aids people with age-related macular degeneration

Dealing With Vision Loss
Self-management program helps those with age-related macular degeneration

Discovery Shines Ray of Hope on Eye Diseases
Human retinal stem cells grew in eyes of lab animals

Latinos Prone to Eye Disease
Suffer more vision problems than any other ethnic group

Vision Loss a Growing Threat for Many Americans
But experts say proper screening and treatment could save sight as people age

Genetic Role Seen in Chief Cause of Blindness
Mutations tied to age-related macular degeneration

Fruit Helps Eyes Stay Healthy
Increased consumption may prevent macular degeneration