Age-related macular degeneration masquerades: from the obvious to the obscure

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide with increasing prevalence owing to increased life expectancy. Intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents are commonly used in exudative AMD and oral antioxidant medication for nonexudative AMD.; however, many disorders mimic exudative and non-exudative AMD, and misdiagnosis can seriously affect the management of these patients. We summarize the demographics, clinical and imaging characteristics of each of the conditions that masquerade as AMD.
Source: Survey of Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Tags: Major review Source Type: research