Ophthalmology and the Ageing Society
€ 189,90
Informação do Produto
| ISBN | 9783642363238 |
|---|---|
| Editora | Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG |
| Formato | Capa dura |
| Número de páginas | 233 |
| Data de Publicação | 21/06/2013 |
| Preço (iva excl.) | € 179,15 |
| Imposto | € 10,75 |
| Preço (iva inc.) | € 189,90 |
| Disponibilidade | 1 unidade em armazém externo |
Descrição do Produto
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.