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I've never heard of the macula, why not?

Macular Degeneration Foundation - Frequently Asked Questions
You're not alone! However, most people have heard of the retina. The macula is the name given to the very centre of the retina (it's not a separate part) and is highly specialized. Due to the increased incidence of MD, the word macula is now gradually coming into our common vocabulary as awareness increases. The macular region has always been acknowledged by the medical profession.
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What is the Macula?

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The key word in the name of this disease, Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), is macula, because this is the part of the eye that becomes damaged in this disease. First you need a little background on the structure of the eye before you can understand the macula. As you read this page, it might help you to glance over at the Figure from time to time. A ray of light entering the eye passes through many layers of the eye.
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The central portion of the retina directly opposite the lens, is called the macula. It is rich in cones, the cells which enable us to see fine detail and color. There are three classes of cones, each most sensitive to a different color: red, green or blue.
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Large Print Reviews - Age-Related Macular Degeneration
The macula is in the center of the retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye. As you read, light is focused onto your macula. There, millions of cells change the light into nerve signals that tell the brain what you are seeing. This is called your central vision. With it, you are able to read, drive, and perform other activities that require fine, sharp, straight-ahead vision.
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Facts About Age-Related Macular Degeneration [NEI Health Inf...
The macula is located in the center of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. The retina instantly converts light, or an image, into electrical impulses. The retina then sends these impulses, or nerve signals, to the brain.
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Macular Degeneration - Bodybuilding Supplements, Diet Pills,...
The human eye is similar to a camera. The retina of the eye is like the film of a camera, it is the part of the eye that actually "takes the picture." The macula is the central part of the retina where all the fine vision or reading vision takes place. The macula is used when the eye looks directly at something.
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AMD FAQ
The macula is in the center of the retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye. As you read, light is focused onto your macula. In the macula millions of cells change the light into electrical nerve signals that tell the brain what you are seeing. The macula deals with the central vision. With it, you are able to read, drive, and perform other activities that require fine, sharp, straight-ahead vision.
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The macula is the central portion of the retina. It enables us to see fine detail (reading vision) and color.
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middot; What is the macula?

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The macula is the central portion of the retina. While it is small, measuring o­nly 3 to 4 millimeters in diameter, it is vitally important in terms of quality of life, as it is responsible for o­ne's central vision. Central, or straight-ahead, vision is important for facial recognition, reading and driving, and so o­n. The macula is where light-sensitive cells are concentrated and where finely focused vision occurs.
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I've heard that lasers are sometimes involved?

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YAG lasers are used in a later procedure to create a clear opening in the lens-containing membrane, if the membrane becomes cloudy in the months following the original cataract removal. Nowadays, cataract patients who have intraocular lenses (IOLs) implanted during surgery may need reading glasses for close vision, but that's about it. People who don't receive IOLs wear contact lenses for distance vision, with reading glasses for close up.
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I've heard you podcast your courses. Where can I find them?

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E-Commerce Podcast from my Spring 2006 E-Commerce course is avaialble at: http://www.gallaugher.com/ecpodcastsspring2006.html and at iTunes. Please let me know if you've used the podcasts. I value the feedback! Other podcasts will be accessible from my main web page as they become available.
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I've heard about waist training. Can I do it myself?

ROMANTASY Frequently asked questions
Yes and no. It is very important that you have a well-fitting sturdy underbust hourglass corset that is seasoned, and then attend to proper nutrition, diet, exercise and a gradual lacing down process in order to avoid damaging the corset or your body. It is best to be sure you understand the proper and moderate steps needed to "train" your waist down to a temporary or permanent waist reduction.
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EyeScience :: FAQs
The human eye is similar to a camera. The retina of the eye is like the film of a camera. It is the part of the eye that actually "takes the picture." The macula is at the back of the eye, the bull's eye center of the retina. It is the part of the eye that allows us to see fine details such as the numbers on a watch, the features on someone's face, or the amount of spices poured from a container.
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Q14. Who is suitable for macula translocation?

AMD FAQ
Some patients with wet AMD and subfoveal CNV and poor vision. Patients must understand the risks of surgery, including retinal detachment and choroidal bleeding leading to total loss of vision in the affected eye.
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Are the negative stories I've heard about Sunrider true?

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Sunrider is a successful international company operating in over 40 countries. Like every large global company, Sunrider has faced challenges, rumors and criticisms in its history. More importantly, it has weathered tough times and come through even stronger. While we embrace the opportunities the Internet affords, we understand that people can post negative stories and criticisms about Sunrider or find disputes that have long been resolved.
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I've heard about severe reactions to Adderall. What are the statistics on that?

Adderall: Frequently Asked Questions
There have been 11 reported cases of psychotic reaction from among 7,000,000 prescriptions for Adderall written since 1996.
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I've heard so much about the Maverick Meat Grinder, where can I buy one?

BARF for Beginners - Most Frequently Asked Questions
You can purchase the Maverick Grinder directly at Pierce Food Service Equipment, Inc. This site does not endorse this grinder, but does endorse the grinder from Northern Tools (photo to the left). This comes from my personal research, comparison of many grinders and the actual use of this product. When you get to Northern Tools, simply type in the product # 168620 (numbers only) at the top of the page in the search box, and you'll be taken directly to the recommended grinder.
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How come I've never heard of this before?

Heather Young's Health Options: Frequently Asked Questions
This type of testing is fairly new to the United States, although Meridian testing had been happening in Europe and Eastern countries for centuries. It is only in the last few years of the computer revolution that the testing had become fast and accurate enough to be utilized enough in most offices. Luckily there are many books about health and wellness. See the attached recommended reading list for more information.
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I've heard that there are some problem items in the database. What are they?

Nutrition 10 FAQ
Always choose a milk variety that is fortified with both Vitamins A and D. It will say w/add vit A & D or fort w/vit A & D. Most milk in the USA is fortified this way. b. Look at your Spreadsheet printout for Day 1 and list the 3 highest sources of carbohydrate and the number of grams of carbohydrate for each. Do the same for Day 2 and Day 3, so that you are listing a total of 9 carb sources and their grams. Do this list in outline form, not sentences.
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I am an athlete, I've heard chiropractic can raise my game ? why is that?

Chiropractic Frequently Asked Questions
Professional and amateur sports involve large numbers of talented athletes. To ensure that they can play at their peak without hurting themselves and to assist them if they do experience injuries, often rely on chiropractors. Many pros, top amateurs and famous champions in professional, intercollegiate and Olympic sports loyally turn to their chiropractors for assessment, adjustment, guidance and treatment to get a performance edge by enhancing their strength, flexibility and endurance.
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I've heard there is a Tuition Assistance Program at LMU. Where can I find out more?

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The Addiction Counseling Certificate Program at LMU is supported, in part, by a generous endowment provided by Tom and Katherine Pike. Students must contact our Records and Registration Specialist, Pat Ranftl, by email, at pranftl@lmu.edu , and request a tuition assistance application package.
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I've heard that diabetes skips a generation. Is that true?

Other Frequently Asked Questions
No. Unfortunately, people who have a parent with diabetes are actually at higher risk for developing the disease than people with no family history of diabetes.
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I've heard rainwater is great for Paphs, is this true?

PAPHIOPEDILUM: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Using rainwater can be a great boost for your plants if your irrigation water source is high in total dissolved solids, however you must be careful how you collect and store it. Some composite roofs may allow chemical leaching which could be harmful to your plants, particularly when new. You will also not want to collect the water until it has rained for a few minutes.
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I've heard something about new regulations for the Trail - what can you tell me about these?

The Inca Trail FAQ
The new regulations reportedly came into force on 1st January 2001. Among other things, they increase the fee for walking the Trail, limit the number of walkers, and make it mandatory to go as part of a guided group. A private travel firm, Andean Travel, has a good summary of the new regulations.
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I've heard you can't burp or belch after the surgery?

Frequently Asked Questions
Questionnaires returned by my patients indicate that this is not true over 90% of the time. Sometimes it takes a while to learn how to belch, and sometimes the volume of air released isn't as much as it used to be (to the delight of spouses!). Most patients say they can burp and can tolerate carbonated beverages. I've heard you can't vomit after the surgery? What do I do then? Most adults don't vomit very often, so accurate data on this is hard to get.
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I've heard that surgery should only be done when medications fail. Is this true?

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Not necessarily. Although many patients would prefer to take medication than undergo an operation, the benefits of laparoscopic fundoplication are such that experts are changing their minds about reserving surgery only for cases of medication failure.
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