Using light to treat age-related macular degeneration.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a potentially blinding disease that can be treated by verteporfin photodynamic therapy. This article discusses the specialist ophthalmic nurse's role in the assessment, treatment and support of patients with AMD, highlighting key elements in the care pathway and the benefit of prompt triage in safeguarding remaining vision.
Nosek
Jennifer
J
Wolverhampton Eye Infirmary.
D006801:Humans; D008268:Macular Degeneration / Q000188:drug therapy*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010778:Photochemotherapy; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011166:Porphyrins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013041:Specialties, Nursing; D000077362:Verteporfin
D017319:Photosensitizing Agents; D011166:Porphyrins; D000077362:Verteporfin