Table 3.
Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Incidence and Prevalence in 2018 by Frequency of Doctors in Residential Area
| Age group (yrs) | No. of Patients with nAMD | nAMD Incidence (%) | nAMD Prevalence (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPs per 100 000 people | |||
| Missing | 386 | ||
| 0–74 | 8919 | 0.145 | 0.987 |
| 75–89 | 9839 | 0.156 | 1.105 |
| 90–99 | 9843 | 0.152 | 1.054 |
| ≥ 100 | 9865 | 0.158 | 1.216 |
| Ophthalmologists per 100 000 people | |||
| Missing | 386 | ||
| 0–6 | 9053 | 0.147 | 1.002 |
| 7–8 | 10 853 | 0.152 | 1.076 |
| 9–10 | 9680 | 0.158 | 1.096 |
| ≥ 11 | 8880 | 0.155 | 1.188 |
GP = general practitioner; nAMD = neovascular age-related macular degeneration.