| Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and age-related macular degeneration. | |
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PMID: 20462142 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a significant cause of visual loss in the United States and Western Europe. As the population ages, the prevalence rate of advanced AMD is expected to double by 2030. A one-hour session of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2) was used to treated a group of 14 patients with advanced AMD. Eight patients were treated at 1.75 ATA, and six patients were treated at 1.5 ATA for one hour. Significant improvements in visual acuity and/or visual field, with improvements in the activities of daily living were observed. |
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Authors:
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Jeffrey N Weiss |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Undersea & hyperbaric medicine : journal of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, Inc Volume: 37 ISSN: 1066-2936 ISO Abbreviation: Undersea Hyperb Med Publication Date: 2010 Mar-Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-13 Completed Date: 2010-06-03 Revised Date: 2010-10-08 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9312954 Medline TA: Undersea Hyperb Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 101-5 Citation Subset: IM; S |
Affiliation:
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Retina Associates of South Florida, Margate, Florida, USA. JWEISSMD@aol.com |
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Female Humans Hyperbaric Oxygenation / methods* Macular Degeneration / complications, therapy* Male Vision Disorders / etiology, therapy* Visual Acuity Visual Fields |
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Comment In:
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Undersea Hyperb Med. 2010 Sep-Oct;37(5):375; author reply 376-8
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20929187
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