Description |
1 online resource : illustrations (some color) |
Contents |
pt. 1. Pathophysiology. Epidemiology of AMD / L. Ho, R. van Leeuwen, P.T.V.M. de Jong, J.R. Vingerling and C.C.W. Klaver -- Genetics / L.G. Fritsche, U. Friedrich and B.H.F. Wxeber -- Ageing of the Retina and Retinal Pigment Epithelium / M.E. Boulton -- The Complement System in AMD / P. Charbel Issa, N.V. Chong and H.P.N. Scholl -- Histopathology / A. Lommatzsch, S. Wasmuth, D. Pauleikhoff, F.G. Holz and A.C. Bird -- pt. 2. Clinical Manifestations. Early AMD / M. Dietzel, D. Pauleikhoff, F.G. Holz and A.C. Bird -- Clinical Manifestations of Choroidal Neovascularization in AMD / R.F. Spaide -- Geographic Atrophy / M. Fleckenstein, S. Schmitz-Valckenberg, J.S. Sunness and F.G. Holz -- pt. 3. Diagnostics. Fundus Imaging of AMD / R.F. Spaide -- Optical Coherence Tomography / S. Wolf -- Microperimetry / E. Midena and E. Pilotto -- pt. 4. Prophylaxis and Therapy. Nutritional Supplementation in AMD / A.D. Meleth, V.R. Raiji, N. Krishnadev and E.Y. Chew -- Laser Photocoagulation and Photodynamic Therapy / G. Soubrane -- Anti-VEGF Therapy: Basics and Substances / S. Grisanti, J. Lüke and S. Peters -- Anti-VEGF Therapy for AMD: Results and Guidelines / P. Mitchell and S. Foran -- Combination Therapies for the Treatment of AMD / M. Barakat, N. Steinle and P.K. Kaiser -- Treatment Approaches for Dry AMD / Z. Yehoshua and P.J. Rosenfeld -- Surgical Therapy / B. Kirchhof -- pt. 5. Rehabilitation. Reading with AMD / S. Trauzettel-Klosinski -- Low Vision Aids in AMD / K. Rohrschneider |
Summary |
Age-related macular degeneration has become the most common cause of blindness. With population ageing AMD will become an ever more prevalent cause of visual loss. Here, an expert panel of experienced clinicians and eminent basic scientists provide an authoritative review on the pathogenesis, epidemiology and risk factors, diagnostic methods, imaging modalities and treatment strategies for age-related macular degeneration. Many excellent photographs and diagrams add to a clear understanding |
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Medicine |
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Geriatrics |
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Ophthalmology |
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Medicine & Public Health |
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Geriatrics/Gerontology |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Retinal degeneration -- Age factors
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Geriatric ophthalmology.
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Macular Degeneration
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MEDICAL -- Geriatrics.
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MEDICAL -- Nursing -- Gerontology.
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Médecine.
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Geriatric ophthalmology
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Retinal degeneration -- Age factors
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Holz, Frank G.
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ISBN |
9783642221071 |
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3642221076 |
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3642221068 |
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9783642221064 |
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