The Effect of Treatment Discontinuation During the COVID-19 Pandemic on Visual Acuity in Exudative Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: 1-Year Results.
Martin StattinDaniel AhmedAlexandra GrafAnna-Maria HaasStefan KickingerMichael JacobKatharina KreplerSiamak Ansari-ShahrezaeiPublished in: Ophthalmology and therapy (2021)
The short-term treatment interruption had a persistent negative impact on the VA course of eyes under therapy after 1 year. Continuous therapy independent of the underlying treatment regimen remains of utmost importance in exudative nAMD. Our data should create awareness to regulators regarding future decisions despite the global pandemic.