This video production has been produced for patients and their families or carers who've been referred or diagnosed with wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). The production covers following topics;
1. Getting diagnosed with AMD
2. Visiting the opticians for initial tests
3. Typical symptoms of AMD
4. What wet AMD is
5. The treatment for AMD
6. Coming to the hospital for your first appointment
7. Being prepared for diagnostic tests at the hospital
8. Having diagnostic tests at the hospital
9. Types of diagnostic imaging
10. Consultation with the consultant or optometrist
11. The aim of treatment for AMD
12. The risks of the treatment procedure
13. Giving informed consent for the treatment
14. The scheduled duration of treatment
15. The psychological impact of diagnosis
16. Having final checks before treatment
17. Having preparation for treatment
18. Having a treatment injection
19. The side effects of treatment
20. Having follow up appointments
21. Being aware of vision changes
22. Sources of guidance and support
23. Lifestyle advice
24. Reassurance about the treatment pathway
For text-only information about the OUH treatment pathway, please visit:
www.ouh.nhs.uk/patient-guide/leaflets/
Further support and guidance:
My Vision Oxfordshire
www.myvision.org.uk
Macular Society
www.macularsociety.org