| Age-related macular degeneration: treating the whole patient. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15947809 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Ophthalmologists can help to improve the quality of life for patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by treating the whole patient. Patients should be encouraged to seek psychiatric care for depression, especially if symptoms are persistent. They may also cope better with their vision loss by participating in AMD support groups. For earlier diagnosis of AMD, patients at high risk should be screened; if large drusen are present, nutritional suggestions can be made. Until treatments to prevent vision loss or to restore vision are available, these approaches provide optimal care. |
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Authors:
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William Tasman; Barry Rovner |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie Volume: 40 ISSN: 0008-4182 ISO Abbreviation: Can. J. Ophthalmol. Publication Date: 2005 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-06-10 Completed Date: 2006-08-22 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0045312 Medline TA: Can J Ophthalmol Country: Canada |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 389-91 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Ophthalmology, Jefferson Medical College, and Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. wst1@ureach.com |
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Blindness / epidemiology, prevention & control Clinical Competence Humans Incidence Macular Degeneration / epidemiology, psychology, therapy* North America / epidemiology Ophthalmology / standards* Physician-Patient Relations Quality of Life* |
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