December | 2024

NEWS
 
 

Geographic Atrophy
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Geographic Atrophy (GA) is an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration. It is estimated that 1 million people in the United States have GA. December 2-8 is the fourth annual Prevent Blindness Geographic Atrophy Awareness Week, supported this year by funding from Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Learn More About GA


Geographic Atrophy

Advancements in Treatments for GA (video)

Focus on Eye Health: Geographic Atrophy (video)

Vision Loss and Mental Wellness

Living Well With Low Vision
 

Medicare Open Enrollment Questions for the Eye Care Patient
Medicare Open Enrollment Questions for the Eye Care Patient - fact sheet

Every year, Medicare has an open enrollment period when you can look at new options for your health coverage, including vision and eye care. For 2025, the enrollment period runs from October 15, 2024, to December 7, 2024. Any changes you make during this time will start on January 1, 2025.
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Safe Toy Checklist
a child with glasses playing with toys

Know the facts about buying safe, age-appropriate toys for children this holiday season.
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Learn more about home eye safety for children
Give the Gift of Sight Month

In this month of giving, remember that you can give the gift of sight to help prevent blindness for someone in need. Make your year-end gift today.
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Mactel Community Forum

If you missed our MacTel Type 2 Community forum on November 14, you can still watch the recording on our website or YouTube channel.
 
 

Upcoming Events
 
2025 Prevent Blindness Person of Vision Dinner
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2030 In Sight Live Nepal
IAPB 2030 In Sight Live Nepal, April 29-May 1 2025, Kathmandu and Online, Register Now! Early Bird Tickets on Sale
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Sponsored Content
 
opportunity to participate: clinical research study

Please email CRAOStudy@gmail.com about participation in the study or go to ClinicalTrials.gov to learn more.
Opportunity to participate in the 4951-002 study. Ask your eye care provider or find out more at clinicaltrials.gov
Opportunity to participate in the 4951-003 study. Ask your eye care provider or find out more at clinicaltrials.gov
 
The Go Studies are now enrolling adults who are willing to test an investigational medication for thyroid eye disease. Learn more.
 

What You Need to Know About Clinical Trials


Learn more about finding and participating in clinical trials for eye diseases and vision.


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