Age
Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in seniors. Aging is the greatest risk factor! In its
most advanced stages, it can deprive an individual of his or her ability to
perform basic activities such as reading, recognizing faces, and driving.
Approximately 11 million individuals are affected with AMD in the United States
(U.S.) alone and the prevalence of AMD in the U.S. is anticipated to increase
to 22 million by the year 2050.
Early detection and treatment is critical in
helping patients avoid vision loss from AMD. Recently researchers reported
interesting results in the journal JAMA
Ophthalmology regarding how “deep learning” (DL) or artificial
intelligence (AI) might be a useful addition to the physician in the examination
and monitoring process for patients at risk for AMD and its progression. Their findings suggest
that using DL to grade and monitor AMD is comparable to experienced humans for
estimating 5-year risk of progression to advanced AMD. This could be very helpful in assisting
physicians in having a detailed risk assessment in the long term care of AMD
patient.
If you want to learn more about your risk of age
related macular degeneration (AMD), schedule an eye exam at Center for Sight 508-730-2020,
visit Center
for Sight or www.facebook.com/centerforsightfallriver.
Center for Sight is conveniently located
at 1565
North Main Street, Suite 406, Fall River, Massachusetts 02720 for patients from
Massachusetts or Rhode Island.
