A2 Refereed review article in a scientific journal
The Finnish national guideline for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with wet age related macular degeneration
Authors: Tuuminen R, Uusitalo-Jarvinen H, Aaltonen V, Hautala N, Kaipiainen S, Laitamaki N, Ollila M, Rantanen J, Valimaki S, Sipila R, Laukkala T, Komulainen J, Tommila P, Immonen I, Tuulonen A, Kaarniranta K
Publisher: WILEY
Publication year: 2017
Journal: Acta Ophthalmologica
Journal name in source: ACTA OPHTHALMOLOGICA
Journal acronym: ACTA OPHTHALMOL
Volume: 95
Issue: A105
Number of pages: 12
ISSN: 1755-375X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/aos.13501
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 thehealthcare 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.
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 thehealthcare 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.
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