Retinal Pigment Epithelial Detachments in Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Classification and Therapeutic Options

Abstract

Retinal pigment epithelial detachment (PED) is an important predictor of vision loss in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Here we review the historical PEDs subtypes, include recent insights into PED pathogenesis provided by modern imaging modalities, and summarize the current options for treatment.

Keywords::

• retinal pigment epithelial tear
• serous
• hemorrhagic
• fibrovascular
• drusenoid

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