Vitreomacular Interface Affects Anti-VEGF Injection Intervals For AMD

Thursday, March 13, 2014

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The presence of vitreomacular interface disease appears to significantly affect anti-VEGF injection intervals for treatment of age-related macular degeneration, according to a study presented here.

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A patient with phacodonesis and cataract as shown in the photo desires surgery. Which option is the safest method in this situation?
1. Pars plana lensectomy by retinal surgeon and insertion of AC IOL
2. Intracapsular cataract exctraction and insertion of AC IOL
3. Phacoemulsification and insertion of a capsular tension ring (CTR) and PC IOL
4. Phacoemulsification and iris sutured PC IOL
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