Background/aims: Patients taking hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) are at risk of developing classic bull’s eye maculopathy. Currently, the standard Amsler grid (AG) is one of the most useful methods to ...

In this paper we present our latest robotic setup, which has been modified for sub-retinal interventions. The setup consists of: 1) sub-retinal micro cannula with automatic pump; 2) Micromanipulator; ...

Background/aims The aim of this study was to generate and evaluate individualised post-therapeutic optical coherence tomography (OCT) images that could predict the short-term response of antivascular ...

Blurry, distorted vision is a common symptom of wet AMD (age-related macular degeneration). Your eyes may also have difficulty adjusting to changes in lighting.

Aim To examine the associations of air pollution with both self-reported age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and in vivo measures of retinal sublayer thicknesses. Methods We included 115 954 UK ...

Background/Aims Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the main cause of visual impairment and blindness in Europe. A further increase in the number of affected persons is expected and current ...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of progressive vision loss in the elderly. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a promising diagnostic tool for early detection and ...

He did not report how he came to own a planimeter sold in Brazil. This instrument is in the design invented by Jacob Amsler (1823–1912) and made by the workshop he founded in Switzerland. The material ...

The leaflet shows a Type 3 Amsler polar planimeter and explains how to use the instrument. Amsler & Wirz sold it for $20.00, filled orders within six weeks, and recommended the planimeter to draftsmen ...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of visual impairment among elderly in the world. Early detection of AMD is of great importance, as the vision loss caused by this disease is ...

Choroidal neovascularization in myopic macular degeneration can cause vision loss, but advances in treatment options may prevent that outcome for many. Learn more about these sight-saving therapies.