| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 276 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Ophthalmology research |
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Ophthalmology research.
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| Contents |
1 Retinal prosthetic devices: the needs and future potential -- 2 Spatial-, temporal-, and contract-resolutions obtainable with retina implants -- 3 How to restore reading with visual prostheses -- 4 Subretinal artificial silicon retinal microchip implantation with retinitis pigmentosa -- 5 Development of an intraocular retinal prosthesis to benefit the visually impaired -- 6 Development of a visual prosthesis: a review of the field and an overview of the Boston Retinal Implant Project -- 7 The Minimally Invasive Retina Implant Project -- 8 A retinal implant system based on flexible polymer microelectrode array for electrical stimulation -- 9 Electrode architecture: meeting the challenge of the retina-electrode interface -- 10 Circuit designs that model the properties of the outer and inner retina -- 11 Visual cortex and extraocular retinal stimulation with surface electrode arrays -- 12 Glaucoma drainage devices: advances in design and surgical techniques -- 13 The efficacy and safety of glaucoma drainage devices -- 14 Pellucid marginal corneal degeneration -- 15 Artisan toric lens implantation for correction of postkeratoplasty astigmatism -- 16 Phakic intraocular lenses for the treatment of high myopia -- 17 A telescopic prosthetic device for patients with end-stage AMD -- 18 The use of intracorneal ring segments for keratoconus |
| Summary |
Visual Prosthesis and Ophthalmic Devices: New Hope in Sight details the latest technology in treating eye injuries and infections, focusing on what we can currently achieve with a variety of ocular prostheses and what the future will hold. This volume provides insight into the most up-to-date and established treatment options and reviews issues such as intraocular lens implants, biocompatibility of materials, retinal implants, testing models, and software designs. With chapters written by leading experts, Visual Prosthesis and Ophthalmic Devices: New Hope in Sight is a comprehensive reference |
| Analysis |
geneeskunde |
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medicine |
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volksgezondheid |
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public health |
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neurowetenschap |
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neuroscience |
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oogheelkunde |
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ophthalmology |
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Medicine (General) |
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Geneeskunde (algemeen) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| In |
Springer eBooks |
| Subject |
Artificial vision.
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Implants, Artificial.
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Therapeutics, Ophthalmological.
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Vision Disorders -- rehabilitation
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Prostheses and Implants
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MEDICAL -- Ophthalmology.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Vision.
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Therapeutics, Ophthalmological
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Implants, Artificial
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Artificial vision
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Rizzo, J. (Joseph)
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Tombran-Tink, Joyce.
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Barnstable, Colin J.
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| LC no. |
2007926338 |
| ISBN |
9781597454490 |
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1597454494 |
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1934115169 |
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9781934115169 |
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1280972149 |
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9781280972140 |
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