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-: Hello, my name is Douglas Walker.
Today, we'll take a close look at macular degeneration.
You know, I've been living with vision loss
for quite some time now,
and with any vision loss, we can expect changes
in how we have to approach different everyday tasks.
Let's take a look at how macular degeneration
can affect some of the most common things we do,
along with some tips
that might make some of these tasks just a bit easier.
Macular degeneration affects the macula,
which is a really small area
in the very center of your retina.
The macula allows you to see fine details when reading,
recognizing faces and performing closeup work.
Without getting into too much eye anatomy,
just think of the eye as a camera.
When the macula is damaged, you're just not going
to get a full, clear picture
and colors will likely appear faded.
-: Now that you've had a chance to learn a bit with us,
we'd like to learn more about you.
Your name, email address, how you heard about Hadley,
and your relationship to vision loss.
Learning more will give us a better understanding
of how to personalize Hadley just for you.
And don't worry, everything you share
with us online will be kept safe and secure.
Of course, if you'd prefer to talk through these questions,
we're just a phone call away at (800) 323-4238.
Taking these few steps saves your preferences
so you can continue right where you left off
and track your progress every time you log on.
Plus, it connects you to the Hadley community
and helps sustain our funding to keep Hadley free of charge.
And last but not least, it gives you direct access
to experts like me.
Now, where were we?