Open AccessManaging patients at risk for age-related macular degeneration: a Canadian strategy
Author(s) -
Sohel Somani,
Ann Hoskin-Mott,
Adit Mishra,
Alain Bois,
Brian H Book,
Mark Chute,
Ronald Gaucher,
Barry Winter
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
canadian journal of optometry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0045-5075
DOI - 10.15353/cjo.71.667
Subject(s) - macular degeneration , guideline , medicine , family medicine , optometry , management strategy , ophthalmology , pathology , business administration , business
Background: To develop a consensus strategy for the management of patients at risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) for Canadian ophthalmologists, optometrists and physicians.
Methods: Development of a consensus strategy began with a review of the literature and existing guidelines. A panel of retina specialists, ophthalmologists, and optometrists from across Canada assessed this evidence to distill what was learned and use this knowledge as the basis for developing a consensus strategy for managing patients at risk of AMD.
Results: The expert panel has developed a series of recommendations for Canadian eyecare providers (eg. ophthalmologists, optometrists) and physicians to adopt as a preventive strategy for patients at risk of AMD.
Interpretation: This consensus strategy is a practical guideline that can be adopted in the office setting to manage patients at risk of AMD and to advise patients with questions and concerns about AMD.