What Is Age related Macular Degeneration
There is a population shift towards older age worldwide, and even in India around 180 million individuals are estimated to be at or above 60 years by 2026. As per the national survey conducted in India, 5% of blindness in the older population is caused by retinal diseases, of which age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD) is a common cause.
AMD, a condition that affects the central vision of a person, is an acquired cause of retinal…
Age related Macular Degeneration (ARMD or AMD), a condition that affects the central vision of a person, is an acquired cause of retinal degeneration and a growing cause of blindness in the elderly. Dr. Niroj Sahoo, Consultant Opthalmologist, LV Prasad Eye Institute address the topic of Age related macular degeneration.
A must for anyone interested in elder care or geriatric care.
The video covers the following topics:
- What is Age related Macular Degeneration
- Symptoms of Types of ARMD
- Testing for ARMD
- Treatment for ARMD
- Prevention of Age Related Macular Degeneration
- Management of ARMD
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This is part of a series that PatientsEngage and IHOPE are collaborating on to provide patient education and public awareness on eye health. If you have any questions or would like a topic addressed in future, write to us at https://www.patientsengage.com/contact
Indian Health Outcomes, Public Health and Economics Research Centre (IHOPE) is collaborative and interdisciplinary research centre that has been set up with a 10 crore research grant from the Wellcome Trust/ DBT India Alliance through collaborations between the L V Prasad Eye Institute, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad and Indian Institute of Public Health, Hyderabad. The key focus of this centre is big data analysis, health economics, clinical and public health research in eye health. IHOPE website can be accessed at - https://www.ihope2020.org
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07/Apr/2025
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