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Ophthalmology and the Ageing Society

Ophthalmology and the Ageing Society

Hardcover

Series: Essentials in Ophthalmology

Medical Reference

ISBN10: 3642363237
ISBN13: 9783642363238
Publisher: Springer
Published: Jun 21 2013
Pages: 233
Weight: 1.57
Height: 0.66 Width: 7.17 Depth: 10.30
Language: English

The ageing of the world's population is one of the major achievements of modern society. By 2050, an estimated 2 billion people will be aged 60 years or over. However, ageing poses major challenges and this is especially true for the field of ophthalmology, given that the major eye diseases - age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataract - predominantly affect the elderly. The challenges facing ophthalmology in an ageing society have not previously been addressed in a comprehensive way, although there are common denominators of the various eye diseases that affect the elderly. This book provides such a comprehensive overview encompassing epidemiology, risk factors, current treatment and prophylaxis, disability, co-morbidity, and the impact on quality of life. World leaders in their respective fields provide state-of-the-art knowledge on the geriatric aspects of ophthalmology that will help to improve the management of this growing patient population.

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