Advanced AMD Monitoring Using OCT-A

OCT-A enables precise, long-term monitoring of non-exudative macular neovascularization in AMD.

By: Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO

Optometric Management November 6, 2025

Damon Dierker

Bio: Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, is an optometrist whose clinical work and writing focus on dry eye disease and ocular surface disease in an OD-MD multispecialty practice setting. He has described practical approaches to screening patients for dry eye disease during comprehensive eye examinations, cataract and refractive evaluations, and ocular surface disease-focused visits. His published clinical commentary emphasizes efficient dry eye testing protocols, including symptom questionnaires such as OSDI, SPEED, and DEQ-5, along with ocular surface staining and tear breakup time to help identify patients who may need treatment without disrupting clinic flow.

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