[Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)--primary results "Bus-Tour'2011" action].

PURPOSE

The aim of article is to sum up "Bus-Tour'2011" action concerning age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

MATERIAL AND METHODS

Between March 29 to May 28.2011 in 10 polish cities 7292 persons were examined. The ophthalmological examination were done in special bus with diagnostic equipment (Bausch & Lomb owner).

RESULTS

In almost 19% (1355 persons), changes in eye fundus as age-related macular degeneration were found. Additionally in 324 persons (4,4%), ophthalmologists found some high suspicious AMD changes.

CONCLUSIONS

Knowledge about AMD in polish population is very poor.