Aging in Ophthalmology

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Aging in Ophthalmology examines the aging process of the eye and how this affects the future of ophthalmology. With a strong focus on therapeutic options, the book shows the latest improvements in medical and surgical possibilities. It describes both the risks of the aging of the eye, the aging of different parts of the eye (like the retina, lens, and iris), therapeutic approaches to limit the aging processes of the eye, along with a glance into the future. This book is a valuable resource for ophthalmologists of all subspecialties and researchers interested in the aging process in the human eye.

Key features

• Provides an update on the aging process in the human eye, from the anterior to posterior segments
• Includes innovative insights on ocular surface aging
• Shows the capabilities to prevent and treat the aging of the eye

CONTENTS:

• Aging as a risk factor in eye disease
• Mechanisms of aging in the human body and in the eye
• Age related changes of the eyelid
• Age related changes in the optics of the eye
• Aging of the cornea
• Aging of the human lens
• Aging and accommodation
• Aging of the trabecular meshwork
• Aging of the iris
• Aging of the vitreous
• Age related changes in the normal human retina
• Aging of the retinal pigment epithelium
• Aging of the choroid
• Age related diseases of the macula 
  • Types
  • Non-proliferative changes
  • Age-related changes with proliferative findings
  • Dry AMD
  • Wet AMD
• Aging of the ocular adnexa, lacrimal gland and conjunctiva
• Age related changes of the ocular motor system
• Therapeutic approaches to limit aging processes of the eye
• A glance at the future