Ophthalmology And The Ageing Society
- Collana:
- Essentials In Ophthalmology
- EAN:
9783662508244
- ISBN:
3662508249
- Pagine:
- 233
- Formato:
- Paperback
- Lingua:
- Tedesco
Descrizione Ophthalmology And The Ageing Society
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.