Intermediate AMD: managing the disease before CNV develops
Patient education is a critical factor in the early diagnosis of intermediate age-related macular degeneration (AMD), said Rubens Belfort Jr., MD, PhD, MBA, Vision Institute, Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil. Dr. Belfort offered his approach to managing intermediate AMD by focusing on preventing progression to choroidal neovascularization (CNV) and geographic atrophy.
Frantz EyeCare reports 98% of Light Adjustable Lens patients achieved refractive accuracy within ±0.50 D of target, exceeding published national cataract surgery benchmarks.
In this Q&A, Ping Moore, OD, covers emerging dry eye therapies, from selenium sulfide to next-gen cyclosporine, and how subtype-guided care shapes treatment choices.
Findings from the third annual State of Dry Eye survey link symptom management to quality of life gains, including lower anxiety and improved self-confidence.