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Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Cause

Description: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) leads to dysfunction of the central retina. Associated with a wide spectrum of signs and symptoms, it is the primary cause of visual disability among adults in Western societies. This course discusses the physiology of the vitreous, the retina, the macula, and the choroids. It provides the background necessary to understand the pathophysiology of AMD and to determine which patients are most at risk for the disease.

COURSE OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION
1. Course Information
2. Interface Tour
3. Course Overview

SYSTEM OVERVIEW
4. Objectives
5. The Vitreous Humor
6. The Retina
7. The Macula
8. The Choroid
9. Retinal Blood Supply
10. Progress Check

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
11. Objectives
12. Non-Exudative (Dry) AMD: Drusen
13. Non-Exudative (Dry) AMD: RPE Abnormalities
14. Exudative (Wet) AMD: CNV
15. Exudative (Wet) AMD: Signs and Symptoms
16. AMD: Dry vs. Wet
17. Progress Check

EPIDEMIOLOGY
18. Objectives
19. Epidemiology of AMD
20. Progress Check

CONCLUSION
21. Summary

GLOSSARY/RESOURCES

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students completing this course should be able to:

Discuss the normal anatomy and physiology of the retina
Explain the location, function, and importance of the macula
Identify the two blood supplies to the retina
Describe the types of AMD
Explain how AMD causes visual impairment
Describe the prevalence of AMD
Understand the risk factors associated with AMD

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