Geriatric ophthalmology: a competency-based approach
Éditeur :
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN :
9781441900098
Date de publication :
6 oct. 2009
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
As the Baby Boom generation ages, an increased need for geriatric specialty care becomes particularly important. This shift will especially affect ophthalmology, as the occurrence of common visual disorders such as cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy increases with age.