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Free Seminar on Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Loma Linda Eye Institute Presents Seminar About A New Telescope Implant and Treatment for End-Stage Age-Related Macular Degeneration

This free seminar will presents details about a first-of-kind telescope implant offered by CentraSight®, a new patient care program for treating patients with end-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD). According to doctors, the telescope implant offers new hope for a devastating disease which cannot be treated by any currently available drugs or surgical procedures.

The CentraSight treatment program includes a Center of Excellence team that includes a retinal specialist, cornea surgeon, and a low-vision center. The Loma Linda University Eye Institute is one of only 160 teams in the U.S.

At the seminar, you will hear from Warren Ingalls, a Loma Linda patient; Blake Michaels, VisionCare, Inc. consultant; and Dr. Michael Rauser; Chair; Loma Linda University Eye Institute.

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The seminar takes place on Sunday, March 29 from 11-12:30 p.m. Complimentary parking is available and light refreshments will be served.

Location details:

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Loma Linda University Eye Institute

11370 Anderson St., Ste. 1800

Loma Linda, CA 92354

*Signs in the lobby will direct you to the room.

To register for this free seminar or find out more about this treatment option, go to www.centrasight.com or call 877-554-6111.

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