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Free Educational Seminars:
As part of our commitment to creating a stronger and healthier community, CMHS offers a wide variety of free seminars designed to address topical healthcare and health-related issues.
Presented by: JillAnne W. McCarty, MD, PhD
Tuesday, February 28
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Nichols Auditorium
Community Memorial Hospital
More Information Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of significant vision loss in older Americans. It has been reported that 30% of individuals aged 75 and older have some form of AMD. Nearly 2 million Americans are affected with the advanced form of the disease, with an estimated 8 million Americans at risk for developing advanced AMD in the next 5 years. AMD affects fine central vision, and can limit the ability to drive, read, and perform routine activities. To help educate the community about AMD, Dr. McCarty will review:
- Causes and Lifestyle Strategies to Minimize Risk
- Symptoms and Detection
- Current AMD Treatment
- New Research
- Methods for Coping with AMD
About the Presenter
Dr. McCarty is a specialist in diseases and surgery of the eye. She
received her medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia,
and her PhD degree in Pharmacology from The University of Iowa
College of Medicine. Dr. McCarty trained in Ophthalmology at the
Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Dr. McCarty has been an active member of the medical
staff at Community Memorial Hospital since 1992.
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