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In this episode, we explore the impact of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) on vision and overall quality of life. Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton are joined by Drs. Kai Chan and Andrew Dick, founders of Cirrus Therapeutics, to discuss the complexities of AMD, its risk factors, and current treatment options. They delve into a groundbreaking novel Therapy developed by Cirrus Therapeutics that uses genetic instructions to produce the protein IRAK-M, offering new hope for protecting against retinal degeneration. Tune in to learn more about AMD, its prevention, the promising advancements in ocular immunology that aim to restore vision for millions, and the complex interactions between vision health and… Aging well.

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