Medically Reviewed by Whitney Seltman, OD on October 20, 2024

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Jill Adelman
Advocate

Jill Adelman has lived with advanced macular degeneration (AMD) for almost a decade. She lives in Washington Township, NJ, with her husband, Joe. A retired nurse, her career came to a halt soon after her AMD diagnosis. She currently spends her time as a patient advocate, watching her eight grandchildren, and traveling the globe.

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Jill Adelman, patient AMD advocate, Philadelphia.

American Academy of Ophthalmology: “Eye Health Screening Apps May Signal Need for Eye Exam,” “Vitamins for AMD.”

New York Langone Health: “Lifestyle Changes for Macular Degeneration.”

BrightFocus Foundation: “Injections for Wet Macular Degeneration: What You Need to Know.”

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