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Richard Collins
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Génie Biologique et Médical Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse-Rangueil, Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
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Terry J. Werff
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Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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Table of contents (7 chapters)
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- Richard Collins, Terry J. van der Werff
Pages 1-7
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- Richard Collins, Terry J. van der Werff
Pages 8-44
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- Richard Collins, Terry J. van der Werff
Pages 45-53
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- Richard Collins, Terry J. van der Werff
Pages 54-55
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- Richard Collins, Terry J. van der Werff
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- Richard Collins, Terry J. van der Werff
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- Richard Collins, Terry J. van der Werff
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About this book
A rich and abundant literature has developed during the last half century dealing with mechanical aspects of the eye, mainly from clinical and, experimental points of view. For the most part, workers have attempted to shed light on the complex set of conditions known by the general term glaucoma. These conditions are characterised by an increase in intraocular pressure sufficient to cause de generation of the optic disc and concomitant defects in the visual field, which, if not controlled, lead to inevitable permanent blindness. In the United States alone, an estimated 50,000 persons are blind as a result of glaucoma, which strikes about 2% of the population over 40 years of age (Vaughan and Asbury, 1974). An understanding of the underlying mechanisms of glaucoma is hindered by the fact that elevated intraocular pressure, like a runny nose, is but a symptom which may have a variety of causes. Only by turning to the initial pathology can one hope to understand this important class of medical problems.
Authors and Affiliations
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Génie Biologique et Médical Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse-Rangueil, Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
Richard Collins
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Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
Terry J. Werff
