[Status of low-vision rehabilitation for age-related macular degeneration by orthoptists in the North of France].

Aim Of The Study: To evaluate the status of low-vision rehabilitation carried out by the orthoptists in the North of France. This study was a preliminary step in setting up a network between different vision professionals for the management of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the North of France.

Methods: The ASO (Association Septentrionale d'Ophtalmologie) conducted a survey funded by the URCAM (Union Régionale des Caisses d'Assurance Maladie) with the FAQSV (fond d'aide à la qualité des soins de ville).