Our expert panel of ophthalmologists will discuss the following topics and
answer your questions regarding eye health:

• Cataracts are the leading cause of worldwide visual impairment and
blindness, impacting 20.5 Million Americans aged 40 years and older.
Cataracts' clinical presentation and symptoms of cataracts will be
discussed, along with customizable options for patients needing cataract
surgery.
• Agerelated macular degeneration (AMD) is a common and debilitating
disease, where genetics plays a vital role in risk. AREDS vitamins and
antiVEGF therapy are the standard of care for managing dry and wet AMD,
respectively. Learn more about AMD and current and investigational
treatments for AMD.
• Glaucoma is a family of more than 30 diseases that affects pressure
within the eye and damages the optic nerve. We will cover glaucoma, why
screening for glaucoma is important, and current glaucoma treatments.


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