Prevalence of age-related macular degeneration in an elderly UK Caucasian population-The Bridlington Eye Assessment Project: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: ImportanceThere is paucity of data on prevalence and disease asymmetry of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), particularly the earlier stages, in the UK population.Objective and PurposeTo determine the prevalence of age-related macular degeneration in an elderly Caucasian UK population.DesignCross-sectional population study, 2002-2006.ParticipantsResidents in the study area of Bridlington aged 65 years and older.MethodsFull-ophthalmic examination was undertaken in 3549 participants, of eligible 6319 Caucasian population (response rate of 56%). Non-stereoscopic Colour fundus photographs (30°) were graded masked using a modified Rotterdam Classification for 3475 (98%) participants with gradable images. Prevalence for different AMD grades were calculated. Demographic details were analysed

SUBMITTER: Wilde C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5519272 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature