AMD 101
Whether you’re new to age-related macular degeneration or have years of experience treating and managing the disease, chances are you will learn some interesting, in-depth facts about AMD in the following lessons. From disease basics to advanced knowledge, AMD 101 provides up-to-date information to help sharpen your skills.
Audience: Doctors, Technicians
Duration: 61 minutes
Introduction to Age-related Macular Degeneration
19 minutes
Set the stage for fine-tuning your knowledge of age-related macular degeneration with a high-level overview of AMD and its prevalence, current diagnostic methods, and diagnostic challenges.
Preserving Vision with Early Diagnosis
16 minutes
This lesson provides in-depth pathophysiology of AMD and the disease process, with particular emphasis on the role of rods and cones in the macula. This sets the stage for further exploration of the role of dark adaptation (night vision) and the significance of functional impairment in early detection of AMD.
Modern Dark Adaptation
17 minutes
What is dark adaptation and why is it such an important part of a retinal examination? This lesson explores the functional and structural aspects of disease, current clinical evaluations, and the road toward a new standard of care for AMD patients.
AdaptDx & AdaptDx Pro
9 minutes
How do you measure dark adaptation? How do I implement this in my clinical flow? Learn how the AdaptDx® and AdaptDx Pro™ may complement your diagnostic assessments and why dark adaptation testing is good for your patients and your practice.
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