01 May Age-related Macular Degeneration Underdiagnosed in Primary Care
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Dr. Neely
David C Neely, MD
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main
findings?
Response: This study examined the prevalence of eyes with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in patients seen in primary eye care clinics who purportedly have normal macular health.
Approximately 25.0% of eyes deemed to be normal based on dilated eye examination by primary eye care providers had macular characteristics that indicated age-related macular degeneration.
MedicalResearch.com: What should readers take away from your report?
Response Improved age-related macular degeneration detection strategies may be needed in primary eye care as more effective treatment strategies for early AMD become available in the coming year.
MedicalResearch.com: What recommendations do you have for future research as a result of this study?
Response: The detection and treatment of early age-related macular degeneration should be a focus of future research.
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Last Updated on May 2, 2017 by Marie Benz MD FAAD