Age-related Macular Degeneration

AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION provides ophthalmologists with the first comprehensive volume on Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). This extensive text discusses the disease, its progression, methods of diagnosis, treatment strategies, translocation and transplantation surgeries, and laser procedures. It includes significant chapters on pathology, replete with over 150 color slides showing the histopathologic features of AMD; Optical Coherence Tomography, with over 50 color images; Laser Prophylaxis and Laser Treatment; Radiation Therapy; and RPE Transplantation. With expert direction from the renowned Scheie Eye Institute and over 590 images (over 300 in color), the book presents the most up-to-date information available in one volume.

Provides the first authoritative, multi-contributed reference on the leading cause of blindness in the United States and western nations. Features a concise, heavily illustrated format with color photographs - a valuable diagnostic tool for all general ophthalmologists and retinal specialists. Uses an interdisciplinary approach to AMD research and management, and includes contributions from clinicians and researchers who are experts in those disciplines. Includes topics relevant to every-day use, as well as areas still being evaluated for usefulness to allow the reader to understand the present approach to AMD as well as developing methods. Features over 430 color images in full color so the reader understands more fully the pathology of the disease. Assimilates current research on pathobiology, potential inhibitors for the progression of the disease, current and new imaging methods, and new therapeutic and pharmacologic modalities to provide the reader with a comprehensive understanding of the disease and the approaches to managing it. Edited by three authorities on macular degeneration from the world-renowned Scheie Eye Institute.