Evolving Trends in AMD

AMD is now among the four leading causes of irreversible blindness.  Optometrists, can play a role in the management of this disorder from treatment strategies to rehabilitation to prevention.

Speakers:

• Semes, Leo P

Key learning points:

1. Appreciate the publics perspective of AMD.
2. Recognise the spectrum of the disease.
3. Understand advantages and disadvantages of treatments for neovasxular AMD.
4. Understand new treatnments for NV AMD.
5. Appreciate the role of nutrition in AMD.
6. Understand prophalactic intervention for non-NV AMD. Understand experimental and evloving measures in AMD treatment.

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