February's Awareness for Macular Degeneration and Low Vision...

Did you know that February is Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month? To learn more about how we are helping to inform people about advances and treatments...our upcoming educational conference on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Tampa Westshore Marriott will discuss what exactly macular degeneration is, what is examined in a doctor's office visit, current treatments for macular degeneration,furture treatments, genetic testing, clinical trials offered for macular degeneration, the new telescope implant, low vision, alternative therapies, and a question and answer session.Presentations will be given by prominent macular degeneration physicians and clinicians to include: Dr. Michael Tolentino, Dr. Sonya Braudway, Dr. Dana Deupree, Dr. Karen Gehrs, Dr. Benjamin Kim, Dr. Brian Madow, etc. Not to mention, You will have the opportunity to interact and meet the doctors and various vendors that will be discussing and talking about services and products that help patients treat patients with macular degeneration. For more information about the March 26th Educational Conference and how to Register, please contact Ms. Rosa Seminario at: rseminario@maculardegenerationassociation.org or call (800) 869-1551 ext. 0. To learn more about the Macular Degeneration Association, please visit us on the web at http://www.maculardegenerationassociation.org/ We look forward to seeing and meeting you at the conference. Thank you for your continued support.