Predicting quality of life in AMD patients-insights on the new NICE classification and on a bolt-on vision dimension for the EQ-5D.

Background/aims: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is difficult to estimate as most generic tools underestimate vision. Our aim was to measure the effect of AMD on generic and visual quality of life and how it relates to handicap. We also aimed to validate the NG82 NICE AMD classification.