Cataract: Biochemistry, Epidemiology and Pharmacology / Edition 1

by J.J. Harding

Overview

Cataract is the major cause of blindness in man throughout the world. It is usually dealt with by surgery but surgery is expensive and may lead to other ocular damage. Apart from surgery one might hope to prevent cataracts or to cure them, but these approaches require a much greater understanding of the structure and metabolism of the lens and of its weaknesses and strengths. The emphasis of this book is on recent findings.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780412360503
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	05/31/1991
Edition description:	1991
Pages:	334
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Editorial Reviews

The book is readily read and should become widely known - Acta Ophthalmological
; excellent review - The Lancet
; A nicely judged and readable living history - New Scientist
; I recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in either cataract or just the normal workings of the lens - Current Eye Research
; extremely useful as a source of reference for both undergraduates and postgraduates with a special interest - Opthal Physio

From the Publisher

A comprehensive study of the major cause of blindness worldwide: the opacification of the lens so that light cannot reach the retina. Harding (ophthalmology, U. of Oxford) reviews the biochemistry, causes, distribution, treatment, and possible prevention of the problem, which is increasing as the population ages. The bibliography is extensive. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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