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Femtosecond laser assists implantation of miniature telescope
Age-related macular degeneration affects central vision and can result in significant visual acuity deterioration, thus negatively affecting a patient’s overall lifestyle, driving privileges and job and often leading to depression and increased dependence on caregivers, family members and friends. It has been estimated that about 1.8 million individuals in the U.S. are afflicted by advanced AMD. The yearly incidence of bilateral late AMD in the U.S. has been estimated to be in the range of 60,000 to 80,000. Geographic atrophy, disciform scar or both result in bilateral central scotomas