Prevalence, incidence and risk factors of visual disability in patients with exudative age-related macular degeneration: a nationwide population-based study in Korea
The burden of AMD-related visual disability remains significant, highlighting the need for strategies to improve treatment adherence and ensure equitable access to vision-preserving care. The decreasing trend of visual disability in recent years suggests the practical benefit of improved access to anti-VEGF treatment through lower drug costs and expanded insurance coverage.
Authors
- Seonghee Nam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9392-5699)
- J. I. Woo
- Min Seok Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8477-8084)
- Jeongwoo Lee
Institutions
- New Generation University College (ET)
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (KR)
- National University College (PR)
- Samil Pharm (South Korea) (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2026-03-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1766076
- Primary Topic
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
- Seoul National University
- Korea Health Industry Development Institute
- Advanced Research Projects Agency