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This book takes a complex and common condition--the aging eye--and summarizes the current views on the optics and physiology of accommodation and the age-dependant changes that lead to presbyopia. Drs. Ioannis G. Pallikaris, Sotiris Plainis, and W. Neil Charman are joined by more than 50 world recognized contributors and present an up-to-date book that discusses demographics and visual impairment due to the uncorrected condition and provides an overview of clinical aspects of presbyopia, including refraction techniques and its management with contact lenses, spectacles and a range of surgical approaches. Also features more than 200 color images inside 35 chapters, a robust glossary of terms, and a comprehensive index for easy reference. An interdisciplinary approach to various methods and theories for the most accommodating way to treat presbyopia and will be a welcome resource for ophthalmologists and optometrists.
This book investigates the complex optics and physiology of accommodation and the age-dependent changes that lead to presbyopia. It is authored by Ioannis G. Pallikaris, Sotiris Plainis, and W. Neil Charman, with contributions from over 50 world-recognized experts. The text addresses demographics and visual impairment from uncorrected presbyopia, offering an overview of clinical aspects including refraction techniques and management strategies. It also explores various surgical approaches to the condition.
This comprehensive text is designed as a valuable resource for ophthalmologists and optometrists, offering an interdisciplinary approach to the treatment of presbyopia. The inclusion of contributions from over 50 international experts ensures a broad and up-to-date perspective on the subject. Its detailed coverage of optics, physiology, clinical management, and surgical options, supported by extensive visuals and reference tools, positions it as a significant reference work in the field. The book aims to provide the most accommodating ways to treat this common age-related condition.
Page Count:
318
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
ISBN-10:
1617110264
ISBN-13:
9781617110269
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