MACULAR DEGENERATION: SCREENING AND EARLY DETECTION

Course overview

In the developed world, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible legal blindness in people aged 50 years and older. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of relevant research on screening and early detection of AMD, including evidence-based information on risk, clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.