Age-related macular degeneration
By: F.G. Holz ... [et al.] ; with contributions by A. Bindewald ... [et al.].
Contributors: Holz, Frank G.
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Berlin; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 234
Subjects: Retinal degeneration; Eye -- Aging; Macular Degeneration; Eye Diseases -- aged; Aging -- physiology
Description: In this book, an expert panel of experienced clinicians and eminent basic scientists provide for an authoritative review on the pathogenesis, epidemiology and risk factors, diagnostic methods and imaging modalities for age-related macular degeneration. Many photographs and diagrams add to a clear understanding.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: 1; title: Epidemiology of age-related maculopathy: a review -- -- 2; title: Genetics of AMD -- -- 3; title: Pathophysiology -- -- 4; title: Histopathology -- -- 5; title: Clinical manifestations -- -- Fundus angiography -- 7; title: Tests of macular function -- -- 8; title: Reading with AMD -- -- 9; title: Laser coagulation in AMD -- -- 10; title: Photodynamic therapy -- -- 11; title: Transpupillary thermotherapy -- -- 12; title: Surgical therapy -- -- 13; title: Radiation therapy -- -- 14; title: Pharmacological therapy and prophylaxis -- -- 15; title: Magnifying reading aids in AMD --; title: Subject index.