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Research, treatment & services for patients with macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of new adult blindness in the United States.

An eye disease that mostly affects the elderly, macular degeneration has become a serious public health concern as our population grows older and lives longer.

The Macular Degeneration Center at the Casey Eye Institute is focused on finding the underlying causes of age-related macular degeneration and developing better methods of prevention and treatment.

Drawing patients from throughout the Western region, the Macular Degeneration Center is made up of clinicians, basic scientists and support staff and links cutting-edge research with clinical practice. Our full spectrum of care includes a wide range of low vision rehabilitation, support services and community outreach programs.

Staff

Michael L. Klein, MD, Director
Peter J. Francis, MD, PhD, Co-Director
Ted S. Acott, PhD
Steven Bailey, MD
John Boyer, OD
Christina J. Flaxel, MD
Shelley Hanel
Thomas Hwang, MD
Joan Kahn
Andreas K. Lauer, MD
Raymond Lund, PhD
Ann Lundquist
Jennifer Maykoski
Susan K. Nolte
Joseph E. Robertson, MD
Mitchell Schain
J. Timothy Stout, MD, PhD
Richard G.Weleber, MD
David J. Wilson, MD

Advisory Board

Harold Beal
Verda Beal
Marlene King
Vicki Lein
Evelyn Maizels
Roscoe C. Nelson, Jr.
Michael Opton
Shirley Pape'
Donald Pollock
Robert Ridgley
Roy Simmons
Andree Stevens
Cheryl Tonkin
Rena Tonkin
Gail Webb
Jan Whittlesey

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