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JRRD releases single-topic issue focused on vision rehabilitation
01-11-2007 · EurekAlert!According to the National Eye Institute, Americans are facing increasing rates of visual impairment from age-related diseases. The articles in this special issue on vision address three general areas: screening for diabetic retinopathy, basic research on treating and preventing vision loss, and management of patients with low vision.
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