Increased use of state-of-the art eye-imaging technologies could improve healthcare for patients with age-related macular degeneration, but only if professionals receive advanced training on how to interpret the results.
The number of cases of suspected macular disease without a clear diagnosis could be halved under an innovative system that first refers patients to a centre that specialises in the condition, UNSW research shows.
Close collaboration between eye care professionals improves diagnosis of the blinding eye disease glaucoma and reduces unnecessary and costly referrals to ophthalmologists, a UNSW-led study shows.
