An Eye on Vision Issues!


Volume 2: Issue 1; Week of February 3 to 9, 2013.


Hello, Everyone.
I hope you find something to smile about today!

Since February is Macular degeneration Month I found some interesting information, you might consider if you deal with the disease.

New research has discovered that a strong relationship exist between development of late stage issues for individuals with Macular degeneration who also follow an Aspirin Therapy regiment.
If you would like to find out more information, use the following phrase as an Internet Search:

Aspirin Therapy Associated with increased risk of Macular Degeneration


Employment Opportunities: Courtesy of the American foundation for the Blind.

1. Material Handler - Phoenix, Arizona

2. Social Worker - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

3. Director of Planned Giving - 5300 Angeles Vista Blvd., Los Angeles Ca 90043


Here's the latest article from the Vision Issues site at BellaOnline.com.

Lucentis Approved for Treatment of DME
Lucentis injections approved by FDA for the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). Find out more…

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art29624.asp


vision issues forum:
I am looking for suggestions for building participation in the vision issues forum. The forum is a great place to post questions, ask for help or just talk about what’s on your mind. Please e-mail me or post a thread about what you would be interested in talking about on the forum. We could pick a couple days a week for postings and replies making it easier for all to know when new postings would appear in the forum. Let me know. Thanks.

http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=293


Coming next week: Organizations Offering Scholarships for the Blind

A list of six vision organizations offering grants/scholarships to visually impaired/blind students seeking a vocational or college degree. Find out how to apply!


Until next week – Have a great week!

Dean Ingalls, Vision Issues Editor
http://visionissues.bellaonline.com

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