Optimizing cataract surgery in patients with age-related macular degeneration.
Surv Ophthalmol
; 62(3): 346-356, 2017.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-28012877
ABSTRACT
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of visual impairment. The development of cataract in AMD patients poses challenges in assessing timing of surgery, predicting potential benefit to the patient of surgery, and predicting short- and long-term effects of surgery on progression of their AMD. Although traditional cataract surgery remains the mainstay of treatment, recently several devices have been developed to address the specific needs of AMD patients with cataract. We look at the associations between cataract and AMD and outline the treatment approaches to cataract surgery in AMD, looking at the potential benefits and risks of both traditional approaches and newer devices. We provide clinicians treating patients with AMD and cataract with a framework for choosing the appropriate management.
Palavras-chave
Texto completo:
1
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Catarata
/
Extração de Catarata
/
Acuidade Visual
/
Degeneração Macular
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article