Age-related macular degeneration.

Q3 Nursing

Nursing Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-09-20 DOI:10.1097/NSG.0000000000000079

Lucretia Marie James

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Abstract

Abstract: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of visual impairment in patients age 50 and older, with an estimated 200 million people affected worldwide and a projected 288 million by 2040. This article provides an overview of the epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management, and nursing considerations for AMD to equip nurses with the knowledge to play a crucial role in the early detection of this disease.

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老年黄斑变性

摘要：年龄相关性黄斑变性（AMD）是导致 50 岁及以上患者视力受损的主要原因，全球估计有 2 亿人受到影响，预计到 2040 年将达到 2.88 亿人。本文概述了老年性黄斑变性的流行病学、风险因素、病理生理学、临床表现、诊断、管理和护理注意事项，以使护士掌握相关知识，在早期发现这种疾病方面发挥关键作用。

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Nursing Medicine-Medicine (all)

CiteScore

0.80

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0.00%

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338

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