Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft
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Neovascular (nv) age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in Germany and is usually treated with monthly injections of anti-VEGF agents. The current level and the estimated need of service provision for nv-AMD were assessed. ⋯ In the WAVE study, less elderly persons and in particular elderly women seemed to access treatment for nv-AMD than expected. Future studies should investigate barriers in accessing treatment for nv-AMD and how to address these problems.