Exudative Macular Degeneration: Shaping Care Through a Patient's Goals and Expectations

Vaidehi S. Dedania, MD

September 18, 2023

Early in her career, Vaidehi Dedania, MD, encountered a patient with exudative age-related macular degeneration who faced worsening vision and challenges to practicing as a nurse due to the condition.

This experience exemplified the need to fully understand a patient's goals, expectations, and daily activities and incorporate these considerations into physician-patient conversations.

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