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Jorge G. Arroyo, MD, MPH, Discussant

JAMA. 2006;295:2394-2406.

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INTRODUCTION

DR SHIP: Dr G is a 76-year-old semiretired surgeon. He is married, lives in the New York metropolitan area, and has indemnity insurance and Medicare.

Dr G's ophthalmologic history was notable for mild myopia, bilateral drusen, and an episode of self-limited central serous retinopathy in the left eye at the age of 38 years. Approximately 3 years ago, he noted subtle vision changes. These symptoms progressed over a 2-month period and he saw his general ophthalmologist. He was found to have mild nuclear sclerotic cataracts (right greater than left), corrected visual acuity of 20/40 in the right eye and 20/25 in the left eye, and an exudative retinal detachment in the right eye. He was referred to a retinal specialist that day.

Since that time, Dr G has received photodynamic therapy (PDT) to the right eye 5 times, twice . . . [Full Text of this Article]

DR G: HIS VIEW

QUESTIONS FOR DR ARROYO

Overview of Macular Degeneration

Pathophysiology of AMD

Risk Factors for AMD

Natural History of AMD

Treatment Options for AMD

Future Treatment Options for AMD

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DR G

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

AUTHOR INFORMATION

Author Affiliation: Dr Arroyo is Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, and Retina Service Director, Division of Ophthalmology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Mass.

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