AMD VRICS – answers

So far in the recent CPD series on age-related macular degeneration, the focus has been on assessment and management. In part 1, there was a detailed discussion of the latest theories of the causes of the condition and its many and various risk factors. By knowing these, it is possible to undertake a more focused and detailed history and symptoms to investigate any patient either known to have or suspected to have AMD. Part 2 of the series took a closer look at the investigation of the disease using a variety of techniques, both established and using newer technologies.