Clinical Classification of Age-related Macular Degeneration
Objective:
To develop a clinical classification system for age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Design:
Evidence-based investigation, using a modified Delphi process.
Participants:
Twenty-six AMD experts, 1 neuro-ophthalmologist, 2 committee chairmen, and 1 methodologist.
Methods:
Each committee member completed an online assessment of statements summarizing current AMD classification criteria, indicating agreement or disagreement with each statement on a 9-step scale. The group met, reviewed the survey results, discussed the important components of a clinical classification system, and defined new data analyses needed to refine a classification system. After the meeting, additional data (Read more...)