ABSTRACT NUMBER - 8

AN UPDATE ON CURRENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND THEORIES IN AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION


Meeting:  2016 RANZCO


SESSION INFORMATION

Date: 20 Nov 2016

Session Title: Symposium

Session Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Prof Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth – a breakdown of the data from the VIEW and HARBOR trials. Structural comparisons, visual outcomes, fellow eye data and implications for clinical practice

Prof Robyn Guymer – High risk predictors of macular degenerative atrophy on OCT. A discussion of reticular pseudo-drusen, non-geographic atrophy, hyper-reflective foci and outer retinal morphology.

A/Prof Hunyor – management of pigment epithelial detachment (PED). Categories of PED, imaging of PED and management strategies.

A/Prof Chen – Where are we with retinal replacement therapies and treatment for non-neovascular AMD. A whirlwind tour through pluripotent stem cells, retinal prostheses, gene therapy and neuroprotective agents.

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