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The Finnish national guideline for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with wet age-related macular degeneration.

Authors :
Tuuminen R
Uusitalo-Järvinen H
Aaltonen V
Hautala N
Kaipiainen S
Laitamäki N
Ollila M
Rantanen J
Välimäki S
Sipilä R
Laukkala T
Komulainen J
Tommila P
Immonen I
Tuulonen A
Kaarniranta K
Source :
Acta ophthalmologica [Acta Ophthalmol] 2017 Jul; Vol. 95 (A105 Suppl), pp. 1-9.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the main cause of visual impairment in developed countries. Several improvements in the visualization of posterior segment of the eye together with the introduction of intravitreal anti-VEGF treatment have revolutionized the prognosis of the wet form of AMD (wAMD). Increasing incidence of wAMD together with the limited resources of society and of the healthcare system poses challenges for the provision and development of care. In context of these current aspects, we aimed to set evidence-based medical guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with wAMD.<br /> (© 2017 Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica Foundation. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1755-3768
Volume :
95
Issue :
A105 Suppl
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Acta ophthalmologica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28686003
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/aos.13501