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[Peripheral retina in AMD patients].

Joanna Ciszewska¹, Monika Turczyńska, Iwona Switka-Wiecławska

¹Katedry i Kliniki Okulistyki I Wydziału Lekarskiego Warszawskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego. okulistyka@wum.edu.pl

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Peripheral retinal lesions are more common in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This finding suggests a potential correlation between these peripheral changes and AMD, aiding in its evaluation.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Retinal Diseases

Background:

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss.
Peripheral retinal lesions are common but their association with AMD is not well-established.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the frequency of peripheral retinal lesions in patients with AMD.
To explore the potential correlation between peripheral retinal lesions and AMD.

Main Methods:

Evaluated 92 patients diagnosed with AMD using indirect ophthalmoscopy and biomicroscopy.
Compared findings with a control group of 92 individuals without macular or retinal changes.

Main Results:

Peripheral benign lesions were significantly more frequent in AMD patients compared to controls (p = 0.003).
Specific lesions like drusen (p = 0.026), atrophy (p = 0.011), and chorioretinal degeneration (p = 0.001) were notably more prevalent in the AMD group.

Conclusions:

Peripheral retinal lesions appear to be more prevalent in individuals with AMD.
The presence of peripheral retinal lesions may serve as a correlating factor in the evaluation of AMD.