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Title:

Systematic review: non-adherence and non-persistence in intravitreal treatment.

Document type:
Review; Journal Article; Review
Author(s):
Ehlken, Christoph; Ziemssen, Focke; Eter, Nicole; Lanzl, Ines; Kaymak, Hakan; Lommatzsch, Albrecht; Schuster, Alexander K
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Intravitreal injection of VEGF inhibitors has become the standard of care for different macular diseases within the last years resulting in improved visual outcomes. Under real-life conditions, however, the necessity for frequent retreatments and reexaminations poses a burden for patients and treatment centers. Non-adherence and non-persistence to intravitreal treatment may lead to inferior clinical outcomes, and knowledge of contributing factors is crucial to improve adherence. This sy...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol
Year:
2020
Journal volume:
258
Journal issue:
10
Pages contribution:
2077-2090
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1007/s00417-020-04798-2
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32572607
Print-ISSN:
0721-832X
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde
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