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Wet AMD: Current Perspectives
Cataract Surgery in Wet AMD: Does it Affect Visual Acuity?
Sarju Patel, MD, MPH, MSc, discusses the conflicting evidence surrounding cataract surgery in wet AMD patients. His takehome: surgery will improve vision without increasing treatment burden in the short term, however long-term outcomes require further study. (2:37)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Circulating Metabolites, Genetics, and Lifestyle
AMD is associated with altered levels of circulating metabolites, but it is unclear how these changes are associated with genetic and lifestyle risks. These researchers identified novel metabolites that differ by stage of AMD.
Cataract Surgery and nAMD: A Deeper Dive Into Outcomes and Treatment Effects
Cataract surgery significantly improves both distance and near vision in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration undergoing anti-vascular endothelial growth factor treatment, without worsening the underlying condition, say the authors of a new study.
Visual Function and Mortality in Age-related Macular Degeneration
In this study, poor visual acuity and a declining ability to drive safely were associated with increased all-cause mortality among persons with age-related macular degeneration.