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Title:

[Choroidal neovascularisation in pathological myopia: epidemiological data from a health services research study conducted in Germany].

Document type:
English Abstract; Journal Article; Article
Author(s):
Schargus, M; Pauleikoff, D; Haeusser-Fruh, G; Maier, M M
Abstract:
Pathological myopia (PM) or high myopia is defined as excessive short-sightedness (more than -6 dioptres) caused by a strong dilation of the bulbus oculi, that can induce the development of new and unstable vessel structures [choroidal neovascularisation (CNV)]. Since there are only limited epidemiological data available on PM, this health services research study was conducted.A health services survey with ophthalmologists throughout Germany was undertaken. Physicians were asked to complete a 51...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Klin Monatsbl Augenheilkd
Year:
2013
Journal volume:
230
Journal issue:
7
Pages contribution:
707-14
Language:
de
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1055/s-0032-1328254
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23670525
Print-ISSN:
0023-2165
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde
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