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Aging in Ophthalmology
- 1st Edition - July 7, 2025
- Editors: Jorge L Alio MD, Andrzej Grzybowski, Anat Loewenstein
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 9 8 3 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 9 8 4 - 0
Aging in Ophthalmology examines the aging process of the eye and how this affects the future evolution of ophthalmology.With a strong focus on the aging process and therapeutic o… Read more
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Request a sales quoteAging in Ophthalmology examines the aging process of the eye and how this affects the future evolution of ophthalmology.
With a strong focus on the aging process and therapeutic options, the book also shows the capabilities that prevent and treat the aging of the eye through the latest improvements in the medical and surgical possibilities of ophthalmology.
In 18 chapters. Aging in Ophthalmology describes the aging process of the eye from a practical perspective as well as the consequences from the therapeutic point of view. The book describes both the risks of the aging of the eye, the aging of the different parts of the eye (like the retina, lens and iris), the therapeutic approaches to limit the aging processes of the eye and a glance into the future. This book is a valuable resource for ophthalmologists of all subspecialties and researchers interested in aging process in the human eye
- Provides an update on the aging process in the human eye from the anterior segment to the posterior segment of the eye
- Includes innovative insights on ocular surface ageing
- Shows the capabilities to prevent and treat the aging of the eye
Ophthalmologists of all subspecialties and researchers interested in aging process in the human eye, Neuroscientists, optometrists, academic doctors, experts in aging, experts in senility, industry related to macular degeneration, cataract and other aspects of ophthalmology focused on aging.
1.Aging as a risk factor in eye disease
2.Mechanisms of aging in the human body and in the eye
3.Age related changes of the eyelid
4.Age related changes in the optics of the eye
5.Aging of the cornea
6.Aging of the human lens
7.Aging and accommodation
8.Aging of the trabecular meshwork
9.Aging of the iris
10.Aging of the vitreous
11.Age related changes in the normal human retina
12.Aging of the retinal pigment epithelium
13.Aging of the choroid
14.Age related diseases of the macula (to be divided into 5 subchapters: Types, Non-proliferative changes, Age-related changes with proliferative findings, Dry AMD, Wet AMD
15.Aging of the ocular adnexa, lacrimal gland and conjunctiva
16.Age related changes of the ocular motor system
17.Therapeutic approaches to limit aging processes of the eye
18.A glance at the future
2.Mechanisms of aging in the human body and in the eye
3.Age related changes of the eyelid
4.Age related changes in the optics of the eye
5.Aging of the cornea
6.Aging of the human lens
7.Aging and accommodation
8.Aging of the trabecular meshwork
9.Aging of the iris
10.Aging of the vitreous
11.Age related changes in the normal human retina
12.Aging of the retinal pigment epithelium
13.Aging of the choroid
14.Age related diseases of the macula (to be divided into 5 subchapters: Types, Non-proliferative changes, Age-related changes with proliferative findings, Dry AMD, Wet AMD
15.Aging of the ocular adnexa, lacrimal gland and conjunctiva
16.Age related changes of the ocular motor system
17.Therapeutic approaches to limit aging processes of the eye
18.A glance at the future
- No. of pages: 400
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: July 7, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443139833
- eBook ISBN: 9780443139840
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Jorge L Alio MD
Prof. Dr. Jorge Alió, is academically serving in Universidad Miguel Hernández as Professor and Chairman of Ophthalmology and Director of the Iberia Biobank and Biodata created jointly with the funding of the National Network of Clinical Research (OFTARED, National Health Institute Carlos III), where he is the Coordinator of Eye Diopter Research. His clinical services as an ophthalmic clinician and surgeon are provided in ‘Vissum Instituto Oftalmológico de Alicante’ (Founded by Dr. Alió in 2004), ‘Grupo Miranza’. Throughout his career and arising from his clinical research activities, he has been the author or co-author of 669 peer review papers, 385 book chapters, 99 books (as editor or co-editor), and over 2.111 presentations and invited lectures in international meetings. Jorge Alio, recently entered the ‘Forbes’ list of the 100 best doctors in Spain
Affiliations and expertise
University Miguel Hernández of Elche, Avinguda de la Universitat d'Elx, Elche, Alicante, Spain.AG
Andrzej Grzybowski
Andrzej Grzybowski, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, MAE, is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Institute for Research in Ophthalmology. He has been an active editor, editor in chief, and author of more than 500 peer-reviewed international publications and over 50 book chapters as well as reviewer for more than 20 journals. He serves as editorial board member of several international journals, including the American Journal of Ophthalmology, and is a lifelong member of the European Academy of Ophthalmology. As the only Polish ophthalmologist he was included in the top 2% ranking of world-best scientists prepared by Stanford University. In 2022 he was awarded Officers’ Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta for outstanding achievements in research and teaching and support for international scientific cooperation by the President of Poland, a ranking of the Top 100 most influential people in the world of ophthalmology.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Ophthalmology, Institute for Research in OphthalmologyAL
Anat Loewenstein
Affiliations and expertise
Director