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Wet AMD: Current Perspectives

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Video: Cataract Surgery in Wet AMD: Does it Affect Visual Acuity?

—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)

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Lots of work is currently being done in the field of OCT imaging, explains Sarju Patel, MD, MPH, MSc. In this video, he discusses markers that are already established and widely used, as well as things to look forward to in the future.
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