Age-related Macular Degeneration Underdiagnosed in Primary Care

MedicalResearch.com Interview with:

David C Neely, MD The University of Alabama at Birmingham

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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Citation:

Neely DC, Bray KJ, Huisingh CE, Clark ME, McGwin G, Owsley C. Prevalence of Undiagnosed Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Primary Eye Care. JAMA Ophthalmol. Published online April 27, 2017. doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2017.0830

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Last Updated on May 2, 2017 by Marie Benz MD FAAD