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TheMaculaCenter

  1. Switching your macular degeneration medications could help goo.gl/kYOrL
  2. UCLA stem cell transplant successful for first two clinical trial patients goo.gl/vIoxE
  3. Avocados contain more lutein than any other fruit. Lutein helps to slow down macular degeneration goo.gl/9uLlY
  4. Loss of vision is costly. Due to vision loss, American taxpayers pay over $2 bil/year in non-eye-related medical costs. goo.gl/7o3fF
  5. Good news! A healthy lifestyle is directly linked to eye health --> goo.gl/UJDXh
  6. Retina eye surgeon & physician in Clearwater, Tampa Bay, Florida, Dana M. Deupree, MD. treating macular degeneration tinyurl.com/64yc2ua
  7. Stem cell treatment research for macular degeneration shows success: http://www.maculacenter.com/News/stem-cell-treatment-for-amd.htm
  8. Avastin and Lucentis eye Injection successful for retinal vein occlusion --> http://www.maculacenter.com/News/antiVEGFs_brvo_diabetic.htm
  9. Obesity and vision quality go hand-in-hand - http://www.maculacenter.com/News/obesity.htm
  10. Gene Found to Play Role in Macular Degeneration --> http://www.maculacenter.com/News/gene_for_AMD.htm
  11. We moved! We built a state-of-the-art surgery center and retina clinic in Clearwater - across the street from Mease Countryside Hospital.
  12. We're moving! The Macula Center moves into our new state-of-the-art surgery center and retina clinic in early November! www.maculacenter.com
  13. Telescopic Eye Implant for Macular Degeneration Approved by FDA --> http://www.maculacenter.com/News/telescopic_Eye_Implant_Approved.htm
  14. Dr. Deupree was recently published in the Pinellas Medical Journal-- http://www.maculacenter.com/News/PMJ_antiVEGF_article.htm
  15. Try replacing some of the lettuce in your salads and sandwiches with spinach -- it's good for your eyes! www.MaculaCenter.com/recipes.htm
  16. Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils can protect cells in the retina from degenerative diseases. www.maculacenter.com/News/default.htm
  17. All people with diabetes--both type 1 and type 2--are at risk for diabetic retinopathy. A dilated eye exam is recommended for all diabetics.
  18. PASCAL laser is unique because it delivers a “single-shot”, predetermined pattern of multiple, precision laser applications -- quick & safe.
  19. Lucentis for Macular Degeneration works by inhibiting the growth of the abnormal blood vessels. www.maculacenter.com/Procedures/Lucentis.htm