Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – primary results “Bus–Tour’2011” action

Andrzej Stankiewicz

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Klinika Oczna / Acta Ophthalmologica Polonica

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – primary results “Bus–Tour’2011” action

Andrzej Stankiewicz

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Stowarzyszenie Zwyrodnienia Plamki Związanego z Wiekiem w Warszawie

Klinika Oczna 2011, 113 (4): 341-345

Online publish date: 2011/12/04

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Introduction
The aim of article is to sum up “Bus–Tour’2011“ action concerning age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Material and methods
Between March 29 to May 28.2011 in 10 polish cities 7292 persons were examined. The ophthalmological examination were done in special bus with diagnostic equipment (Bausch & Lomb owner).

Results
In almost 19% (1355 persons), changes in eye fundus as age-related macular degeneration were found. Additionally in 324 persons (4,4%), ophthalmologists found some high suspicious AMD changes.

Conclusions
Knowledge about AMD in polish population is very poor.

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – primary results “Bus–Tour’2011” action

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Age-related macular degeneration, “Bus–Tour” action

Andrzej Stankiewicz

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