Aging in Ophthalmology examines the aging process of the eye and how this affects the future of ophthalmology. With a strong focus on therapeutic options, the book shows the latest improvements in medical and surgical possibilities. It describes both the risks of the aging of the eye, the aging of different parts of the eye (like the retina, lens, and iris), therapeutic approaches to limit the aging processes of the eye, along with a glance into the future. This book is a valuable resource for ophthalmologists of all subspecialties and researchers interested in the aging process in the human eye.
- Provides an update on the aging process in the human eye, from the anterior to posterior segments
- Includes innovative insights on ocular surface aging
- Shows the capabilities to prevent and treat the aging of the eye
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978-0-443-13984-0 (9780443139840)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
1. Aging as a risk factor in eye disease2. Mechanisms of aging in the human body and in the eye3. Age related changes of the eyelid4. Age related changes in the optics of the eye5. Aging of the cornea6. Aging of the human lens7. Aging and accommodation8. Aging of the trabecular meshwork9. Aging of the iris10. Aging of the vitreous11. Age related changes in the normal human retina12. Aging of the retinal pigment epithelium13. Aging of the choroid14. Age related diseases of the macula (to be divided into 5 subchapters: Types, Non-proliferative changes, Age-related changes with proliferative findings, Dry AMD, Wet AMD15. Aging of the ocular adnexa, lacrimal gland and conjunctiva16. Age related changes of the ocular motor system17. Therapeutic approaches to limit aging processes of the eye18. A glance at the future
