Mechanisms of the Glaucomas
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Author Description
The mechanisms of the various forms of glaucoma were unknown at the outset of the twentieth century. Late in the twentieth century, two nascent areas of research were beginning to provide glimpses of what the twenty-first century held in store for the future of glaucoma: the mechanisms of glaucomatous optic neuropathy and the molecular basis of the glaucomas. The authors review the most current knowledge available in the field and provide a basis in which researchers can effectively study the glaucomas. The intent of the book is not primarily to describe the clinical appearances of the glaucomas nor how to manage them. Rather, it is to provide basic scientists, who are working in the field of glaucoma, with a current understanding of the clinical aspects of glaucoma, and to provide clinician scientists with the basic knowledge, as they attempt to translate it into rational treatments for glaucoma. In this new book leaders in the various fields of glaucoma review our current u.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the fundamental biological and molecular mechanisms underlying various forms of glaucoma.
The authors, leaders in the field of glaucoma research, review the most current knowledge available, focusing on the mechanisms of glaucomatous optic neuropathy and the molecular basis of the glaucomas. The book is intended for basic scientists and clinician scientists, providing them with a current understanding of the clinical aspects of glaucoma and the foundational knowledge needed to translate research into rational treatments. It aims to bridge the gap between basic science and clinical application in the study and management of glaucoma.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Detailed review of the mechanisms of glaucomatous optic neuropathy.
- Exploration of the molecular basis of different forms of glaucoma.
- Synthesis of current knowledge for researchers in the field.
- Foundation for translating basic science findings into clinical treatments.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This book is positioned as a critical resource for researchers and clinician scientists working in the field of glaucoma. Its focus on the underlying mechanisms, rather than clinical management, suggests it is aimed at a specialist audience seeking in-depth scientific understanding. The compilation of current knowledge by leading experts indicates a potential for it to serve as a foundational text for future research and therapeutic development in glaucoma.
Page Count:
198
Publication Date:
2008-01-01
ISBN-10:
1588299562
ISBN-13:
9781588299567
Science
Non-Fiction
Glaucoma
Medical research
Ophthalmology
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