Age-related macular degeneration
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-20-2024
Publication Title
Nursing
Abstract
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of visual impairment in patients age 50 and older, with an estimated 200 million people affected worldwide and a projected 288 million by 2040. This article provides an overview of the epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management, and nursing considerations for AMD to equip nurses with the knowledge to play a crucial role in the early detection of this disease.
First Page
50
Last Page
53
PubMed ID
39302753
Volume
54
Issue
10
Recommended Citation
James, Lucretia Marie, "Age-related macular degeneration" (2024). School of Nursing Faculty Publications. 78.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/son_facpubs/78
10.1097/NSG.0000000000000079
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