title: Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
abstract: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in the elderly. AMD is diagnosed based on characteristic retinal findings in individuals older than 50. Early detection and treatment are critical in increasing the likelihood of retaining good and functional vision.
authors: Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 840 Walnut Street, Suite 1020, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. Electronic address: soniamehtamd@gmail.com.
authors: Sonia
authors: S
authors: Mehta
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015897:Comorbidity; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008028:Light Coagulation / Q000379:methods; D008268:Macular Degeneration / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D055096:Optical Devices; D010778:Photochemotherapy / Q000379:methods; D015995:Prevalence; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors; D042461:Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors
chemical_list: D042461:Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
keywords: Age-related macular degeneration; Dry AMD; Exudative age-related macular degeneration; Neovascular age-related macular degeneration; Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration; Wet AMD