9781934115558
Age-related changes of the human eye.
Ed. by Carol A. P. Cavallotti and Luciano Cerulli.
Humana Press Inc.
2008
410 pages
$179.00
Hardcover
RE46
The delicacy of the many structures and interrelationships of
structures of the eye make it susceptible to destructive processes
related to aging, and this collection of 22 comprehensive articles
addresses nearly all the possibilities. Along with a review of
preventative measures, contributors explain age-related changes and
diseases of the eyelid, optics, cornea, lens, extracellular matrix of
the trabecular meshwork, glial and mobile cells in the Iris, vitreous,
retina, retinal pigmented epithelium, choroid, lachrymal gland, and
oculomotor system. Several articles cover aspects of macular
degeneration, and other contributions give personal experiences and
rehabilitation of low vision in the aged. The result is an excellent
professional reference that could also serve well in a geriatric
ophthalmology course and as a refresher or study guide.
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