Team-Based AMD Care: How I Train Technicians to Reinforce Education and Boost Follow-Through

By April Jasper, OD, FAAO Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) isn’t just a “doctor-only” condition. If we want patients to understand their risk, follow recommendations, and return at the right time, we need to stop treating AMD education like a one-person show. In my experience, the best AMD outcomes—and the smoothest clinic flow—happen when every member of the team is aligned around the same message. Think of it like a well-rehearsed musical number: the doctor leads, but the chorus (your team) carries the message long after the verse is over.