Researchers conducted a large observational study to provide “a snapshot of US ophthalmic care” that they hoped would provide information linking certain patient characteristics with eye care use and the prevalence of blindness.
In an interview with 51˶, Hussain discusses the findings from his study analyzing the prevalence of AMD among Asian American populations.
A study evaluated the potential of automated deep learning by comparing the value of manually extracted data from high-resolution 3-dimensional optical coherence tomography imaging versus automated measurements in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration.
Utilizing data from the US, investigators found that suspension of anti-VEGF therapy in low-vision patients followed by regular monitoring may be a reasonable course.
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Sarju Patel, MD, MPH, MSc, discusses the conflicting evidence surrounding cataract surgery in wet AMD patients. His takehome: surgery will improve vision without increasing treatment burden in the short term, however long-term outcomes require further study. (2:37)
AMD is associated with altered levels of circulating metabolites, but it is unclear how these changes are associated with genetic and lifestyle risks. These researchers identified novel metabolites that differ by stage of AMD.
Cataract surgery significantly improves both distance and near vision in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration undergoing anti-vascular endothelial growth factor treatment, without worsening the underlying condition, say the authors of a new study.
In this study, poor visual acuity and a declining ability to drive safely were associated with increased all-cause mortality among persons with age-related macular degeneration.