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On the recordJune 14, 2010
Twenty years ago we could do little to prevent or treat AMD. Today, because of new treatments and procedures based on NIH/NEI research, 1.3 million Americans at risk for severe vision loss from AMD over the next 5 years can receive potentially sight-saving therapies.
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Francis Collins
Pennsylvania

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Collins highlights advancements in AMD treatment due to NIH/NEI research.

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