Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has become the most common cause of blindness. As the population ages, AMD will become an ever more prevalent cause of visual loss unless more effective modes of treatment are found. Here, an expert panel of experienced clinicians and eminent basic scientists provide an authoritative review on the pathogenesis, epidemiology and risk factors, diagnostic methods and imaging modalities for age-related macular degeneration. Heavily illustrated with both photographs and diagrams, many in color, this title is essential for ophthalmologists, particularly those with a large or increasing number of geriatric patients.

Age-related macular degeneration has become the most common cause of blindness. With population ageing AMD will become an ever more prevalent cause of visual loss unless more effective modes of treatment will be found. Here, an expert panel of experienced clinicians and eminent basic scientists provide for an authoritative review on the pathogenesis, epidemiology and risk factors, diagnostic methods and imaging modalities for age-related macular degeneration. Many photographs and diagrams add to a clear understanding.

1 Epidemiology of Age-Related Maculopathy: A Review.- 2 Genetics of AMD.- 3 Pathophysiology.- 4 Histopathology.- 5 Clinical Manifestations.- 6 Fundus Angiography.- 7 Tests of Macular Function.- 8 Reading with AMD.- 9 Laser Coagulation in AMD.- 10 Photodynamic Therapy.- 11 Transpupillary Thermotherapy.- 12 Surgical Therapy.- 13 Radiation Therapy.- 14 Pharmacological Therapy and Prophylaxis.- 15 Magnifying Reading Aids in AMD.