Wirkung von repetitivem visuellem Training bei Patienten mit trockener altersbedingter Makuladegeneration

Robert Hörantner; Jürgen Wolfsgruber; Gerald Stürzlinger; Michael Ring; Thomas Haslwanter

doi:10.1007/s00717-020-00451-9

Wirkung von repetitivem visuellem Training bei Patienten mit trockener altersbedingter Makuladegeneration

Translated title of the contribution: Effect of repetitive visual training in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration

Robert Hörantner^*
, Jürgen Wolfsgruber
, Gerald Stürzlinger
, Michael Ring
, Thomas Haslwanter

^*Corresponding author for this work

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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.

Translated title of the contribution	Effect of repetitive visual training in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration
Original language	German
Pages (from-to)	11-15
Number of pages	5
Journal	Spektrum der Augenheilkunde
Volume	35
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00717-020-00451-9
Publication status	Published - Feb 2021

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