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In the Author's Voice
In The Author's Voice

World Sight Day and impact of Age-related Macular Degeneration

By Jeff Williams
Published October 14, 2021 at 12:44 PM CDT
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October 14, 2021 is World Sight Day. In this edition of In The Author's Voice we learn about the cause and treatment of Age-related Macular Degeneration or AMD. AMD is one of the leading causes of blindness in the US for adults aged 50 and older.

WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with Retina Specialist Dr. Rishi Singh of the Cleveland Clinic and his patient Patricia Stoneman.

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Jeff Williams
Jeff Williams is the Associate Director for Radio and Station Manager for WSIU Radio. Jeff is a native of southern Illinois and has been in broadcasting for 30 years. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiuradio@wsiu.org
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