Orange County Chapter Presentation with Dr. Dhoot

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss—but it is not a completely blinding condition. In this engaging and practical talk, Dr. Sonia Dhoot, a medical and surgical retina specialist at Harvard Eye Associates, reframes how patients should think about AMD and empowers them with actionable knowledge.

The session will cover:
•    What AMD is and how it affects central vs. peripheral vision
•    The differences between dry and wet AMD and how the disease progresses
•    Key risk factors and evidence-based prevention strategies
•    The critical role of early detection in preserving vision
•    Current treatments, including intravitreal therapies and emerging options for geographic atrophy
•    Practical tools for living well with AMD, including low vision strategies and home monitoring

This talk emphasizes that while AMD can affect vision, patients have more control than they think—and with the right approach, meaningful vision can often be preserved.

For more information, contact Xavier Garcia at XGarcia@FightingBlindness.org.

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