Effect of repetitive visual training in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration

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作者：

Hoerantner, Robert ^{[1
,2
]}

Wolfsgruber, Juergen

Stuerzlinger, Gerald

Ring, Michael ^{[3
,4
,5
]}

Haslwanter, Thomas ^{[6
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Hosp Graz, Dept Ophthalmol, Graz, Austria

[2] Krankenhaus Barmherzigen Schwestern, Dept Ophthalmol, Schlossberg 1, A-4910 Ried Im Innkreis, Austria

[3] Johannes Kepler Univ Linz, Ctr Med Res, Linz, Austria

[4] Kepler Univ Hosp, Linz, Austria

[5] Competence Ctr Med Devices, Walding, Austria

[6] Univ Appl Sci Upper Austria, Dept Med Engn, Linz, Austria

来源：

SPEKTRUM DER AUGENHEILKUNDE | 2021年 / 35卷 / 01期

关键词：

Age-related macular degeneration; AMD; Visual training; Visual rehabilitation; Maintaining independence; EYE DISEASE; THERAPY;

D O I：

10.1007/s00717-020-00451-9

中图分类号：

R77 [眼科学];

学科分类号：

100212 ;

摘要：

Purpose To investigate the efficacy of repetitive visual training with large-field visual stimulation for patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Methods The Medical Eye Trainer (MET) was tested on 11 patients with unilateral or bilateral dry AMD. The MET consists of a training system for the entire visual system. A moving grating stimulus was presented on a hand-held visual display device (tablet). Repetitive visual training was performed once per day for 90 s, for a total duration of 3 months. Results The MET was able to significantly improve visual function after 3 months of use. Eight of the 11 patients reported an improvement in general well-being. No negative effects were reported. Conclusion The MET represents an effective additional treatment option for patients with dry AMD, without neglecting well-established treatment methods.

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页码：11 / 15

页数：5

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