Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is gradual damage to the cells of the macula. This condition is most common in people over 60 years old. It causes blurry vision, especially in the center of the field of view. According to the Foundation Fighting Blindness, AMD is the leading cause of blindness among people over age 55 in the United States.
Dental Compomer Restoratives. Compomers are dental restorative materials containing glass ionomer cement. Some features of compomers include fluoride release, radiopaque, quick cure time and good handling characteristics i.e. no slumping, easy to shape/polish, no sticking. Compomers can be light-cure or self-cure.
Program Objective Memorandum. WHAT IS A POM? A POM is a central component of the Programming phase of the PPBE, when planning decisions, programming guidance, and congressional guidance is converted into a detailed allocation of resources. The Program Objective Memorandum (POM) is used to submit programming proposals. Submitted by the services in even-numbered On Budget years to develop proposed programs consistent with the Joint Programming Guidance (JPG) and to submit proposed programming, the POM includes an analysis of missions, objectives, alternative methods to accomplish objectives, and allocation of resources.