低视力器械在老年人群与年龄相关的黄斑变性衰退的有效性

Kirti Singh1, Arshi Singh2, Priyanka Chaudury3

  • 1Director Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Director of Guru Nanak Eye Centre (GNEC), Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Hospitals, New Delhi, India.

概括

低视力辅助器 (LVAs) 显著改善了与年龄相关的黄斑退行症 (AMD) 患者的视觉功能和生活质量. 这些辅助工具有助于恢复近视力和减少依赖,帮助那些患有AMD的人进行日常活动.

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