title: Optimizing cataract surgery in patients with age-related macular degeneration.
abstract: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of visual impairment. The development of cataract in AMD patients poses challenges in assessing timing of surgery, predicting potential benefit to the patient of surgery, and predicting short- and long-term effects of surgery on progression of their AMD. Although traditional cataract surgery remains the mainstay of treatment, recently several devices have been developed to address the specific needs of AMD patients with cataract. We look at the associations between cataract and AMD and outline the treatment approaches to cataract surgery in AMD, looking at the potential benefits and risks of both traditional approaches and newer devices. We provide clinicians treating patients with AMD and cataract with a framework for choosing the appropriate management.
authors.affiliation: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK. Electronic address: boonlinteh@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Boon Lin
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Teh
authors.affiliation: Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh, UK.
authors.forename: Roly
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Megaw
authors.affiliation: Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh, UK.
authors.forename: Shyamanga
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Borooah
authors.affiliation: Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh, UK; Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
authors.forename: Baljean
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Dhillon
mesh_terms: D002386:Cataract / Q000150:complications*; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods*; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D008268:Macular Degeneration / Q000150:complications*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity
keywords: age-related macular degeneration; cataract; cataract surgery; intraocular lens; intravitreal antivascular endothelial growth factor injection