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Author: Specsavers
May is Macula month
With one in seven Australians over 50 having some evidence of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), early detection, diagnosis and treatment is paramount to preventing severe vision loss or blindness.
Which is why the introduction of OCT, enabling high-quality, cross-sectional analysis of the retina, has been such a game-changer when it comes to the detection and management of AMD.
Take a look at Specsavers’ data to better understand the role of OCT in diagnosing macular disease, as well what referral data is revealing about this condition.
Link:
https://healthhub-anz.com/what-role-does-oct-play-in-diagnosing-age-related-macular-degeneration/
