The Body Show: Macular Degeneration

By Kathy Kozak

Published December 27, 2021 at 8:18 PM HST

Macular degeneration has been a vision thief for far too long. Dr. Greg Kokame is in the studio sharing the latest on how a new treatment can preserve sight for those who suffer from this condition. He will also highlight how clinical trials right here in Hawaii may provide the key to the discovery of the next new treatment right around the corner!

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Dr. Kathy Kozak hosts The Body Show on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. on HPR-1.

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