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EP #23: The Amsler Grid Alert: Defending Against Wet Macular Degeneration with Early Detection
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Could a simple grid be the key to safeguarding your sight against wet macular degeneration? That's what Dr. Thuy Nguyen and I, Jeremy Wolf, explore in the latest episode of Jazzy Eyes podcast. We dive into the significance of the Amsler grid for early detection and why it might be the most important piece of paper on your fridge. As we navigate through the eye's version of a stealthy intruder, we lay out the signs that should prompt a march to your ophthalmologist and the treatments that await.
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