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Record Nr.

UNINA9910456888903321

Titolo

Age-related macular degeneration : a comprehensive textbook / / editors, D. Virgil Alfaro [and five others]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : , : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, , 2006

©2006

ISBN

1-4698-7492-X

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (376 p.)

Disciplina

618.97/7735

Soggetti

Retinal degeneration - Age factors

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sommario/riassunto

A renowned group of retina surgeons presents promising new developments in age-related macular degeneration, with emphasis on the most significant advances in the past five years. Content addresses all aspects of management, including anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology; imaging of the macula in age-related macular degeneration; prevention measures and treatment; treatment; and future directions. Abundantly illustrated and superbly organized, this book serves as an excellent reference and textbook.