| Animal Models of Ophthalmic Diseases 2016 Edition Contributor(s): Chan, Chi-Chao (Editor) |
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ISBN: 331919433X ISBN-13: 9783319194332 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Ophthalmology - Medical | Emergency Medicine - Science | Research & Methodology |
| Dewey: 616.027 |
| Series: Essentials in Ophthalmology |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 7" W x 10" (1.14 lbs) 152 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book describes experimental animal models that mimic common human ocular diseases: herpetic keratitis, cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, retinitis pigmentosa, Graves' disease, and intraocular tumors. In conjunction, these models reflect the diversity and utility of tools used to study human disease. World expert clinicians discuss each model based on their clinical experience and the text is supported by numerous photos and diagrams. In describing the most pertinent animal models of ophthalmic diseases, this book will be of interest to ophthalmologists, vision researchers, fellows, residents and medical students. |