Wet AMD
Cataract Surgery Safe in Patients With Wet AMD
Although age-related cataracts and wet AMD co-occur in many patients, the timing of cataract surgery in patients with wet AMD is controversial. This article, published in Acta Ophthalmologica, analyzed the outcomes of patients with wet AMD who underwent cataract surgery. The study included 111 patients with a mean age of 78.9 ± 5.6 years. Both best-corrected...
Dr. Alan Franklin: Wet AMD Treatment and Clinical Research
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with vitreoretinal specialist Dr. Alan Franklin, we discuss treatment strategies for wet AMD and the latest research. MD Newsline: What is your treatment strategy for wet AMD and how is it tailored to each patient? How do these treatments work? How do you decide when to switch treatments? Finally,...
Dr. Alan Franklin: Risk Factors for Wet AMD
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with vitreoretinal specialist Dr. Alan Franklin, we discuss risk factors for wet AMD. MD Newsline: Is there a genetic basis for why Caucasian Americans and Chinese Americans seem to suffer more from wet AMD? Dr. Alan Franklin: “There is definitely a genetic basis for AMD. For wet AMD, there...
Dr. Alan Franklin: Wet AMD and Vision Loss
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with vitreoretinal specialist Dr. Alan Franklin, we discuss what wet age-related macular degeneration is and why it matters. MD Newsline: Can you explain why age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in general, and wet AMD in particular, are such important health issues? Dr. Alan Franklin: “Age-related macular degeneration is the leading...
Dr. Alan Franklin: Wet AMD, Treatment Barriers, and COVID-19
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with vitreoretinal specialist Dr. Alan Franklin, we discuss barriers to treatment adherence and COVID-19 as they relate to wet AMD. MD Newsline: What do you think are the major barriers to wet AMD treatment adherence? Dr. Alan Franklin: “In the best-case scenario, it is difficult for our patients to...
Dr. Alan Franklin: Providing Culturally Sensitive Care
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with vitreoretinal specialist Dr. Alan Franklin, we discuss how to provide culturally sensitive care and overcome language barriers. MD Newsline: How have you been able to implement culturally sensitive care in your practice? Dr. Alan Franklin: “To me, it’s all about the golden rule. I try to treat everybody...
Dr. Murtaza Adam: Wet AMD Treatment and Clinical Research
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with vitreoretinal specialist Dr. Murtaza Adam, we discuss treatment strategies for wet AMD and the latest research. MD Newsline: What is your treatment strategy for wet AMD and how is it tailored to each patient? How do these treatments work? How do you decide when to switch treatments? Dr....
Dr. Murtaza Adam: Wet AMD, Treatment Barriers, and COVID-19
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with vitreoretinal specialist Dr. Murtaza Adam, we discuss barriers to treatment adherence and COVID-19 as they relate to wet AMD. MD Newsline: What are the major barriers to wet AMD treatment adherence? Dr. Murtaza Adam: “The first thing people think about when they go for their first appointment for...
Dr. Murtaza Adam: Wet AMD and Vision Loss
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with vitreoretinal specialist Dr. Murtaza Adam, we discuss what wet age-related macular degeneration is and why it matters. MD Newsline: Can you explain why age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in general, and wet AMD in particular, are such important health issues? Dr. Murtaza Adam: “Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the...
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