Is fibrovascular pigment epithelial detachment a risk factor for long-term visual decay in neovascular age-related macular degeneretion?
Of all identified structures, FPED was most deleterious for BCVA after 24 months. The knowledge about possible BCVA course can influence the decision for more intense treatment regimens.
This study confirms that a positive approach to diagnosing IBS is a safe policy. Furthermore, routine ultrasound scanning in IBS is unnecessary and could be counter-productive by detecting many minor abnormalities, which can pose further therapeutic dilemmas.