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La dégénérescence maculaire liée à l?âge (DMLA) est passée en trois décennies du statut de maladie incurable, souvent confondue avec le déclin inéluctable dû au vieillissement, à celui de principal problème de santé publique en ophtalmologie dans les pays développés. Beaucoup de choses ont changé. Tout d?abord, la population atteinte n?a cessé de croître. De plus, le problème apparaît plus aigu car les septuagénaires d?aujourd?hui ne sont plus ceux d?hier, dans leurs activités et leurs ambitions. Les causes ou les facteurs favorisants de la DMLA sont mieux connus. Le diagnostic des formes cliniques de la maladie s?est considérablement affiné. Surtout, l?affection a b...
Macular Degeneration: Science and Medicine in Practice provides a unique overview of current thinking in the pathogenesis, incidence and treatment of AMD. It includes, for the first time, a synthesis of the views of the world's leading scientists and practitioners regarding retinal biology, basic mechanisms, clinical and pathogenetic processes, and rational approaches to intervention.
Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is a frequent disease of the elderly and the most common cause of blindness. Recently, various new treatment options have become available for ARMD. This book, written by recognized experts and including the results of international study groups, provides a comprehensive report on these treatments, documenting their rationale, uses, side-effects, and benefits. It will be of immense value to all with an interest in ARMD.
The value of Age-Related Macular Degeneration has stood the test of time, but progress in both basic and clinical ophthalmology has been relentless, mandating the need for an updated book. This second edition focuses on the pathophysiology and the epidemiology of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the clinical features and management of dry an
Features information on macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in America, provided by the American Optometric Association (AOA). Macular degeneration results from changes to the macula. Discusses symptoms and treatment.
Neovascularization isanormalphaseoftissue repair mechanlsm. In theeye, however, sproutingofnewvessels withinavasculartissuesandtheirgreatertendencytobleed havedetrimentaleffectsonvision. Diabeticretinopathy, corneal neovascularization, age-related macular degeneration, retinal veinocclusion, andretinopathy of prematurity are major causes of blindness. In all, uncontrolled proliferationofnewvesselsistheunderlying pathologicalcauseleadingtotheinexorablelossofvision. Development of lasertechnologiesandtheir wide use in ophthalmology have broughtsomehopeforthetreqtment of these diseases. However, itbecameevident that direct closureofthenewvesselsand/orablationoflargepartsof thetissuearenotideals...
The Fifth Edition of Gass' Atlas of Macular Diseases, by Dr. Anita Agarwal, provides expert diagnostic guidance on macular disorders and quickly brings you up to date on this evolving specialty. Using a case-based approach, it richly depicts a full range of retina and macular diseases, including new infectious, degenerative, and dystrophic conditions. Take advantage of the latest imaging technologies to identify common and rare disorders, and confirm difficult diagnoses with the aid of more than 5,500 high-quality images. - Rely on the same unique, richly illustrated case-descriptive format–encompassing history, clinical examination, and follow-up–that popularized the original book by th...
With over 105,000 medical terms and over one million words, this is the most extensive dictionary of its kind available.