Degeneration of the macula is the leading cause of legal blindness in people over fifty-five. The macula is used for most acute and detailed vision -- reading, driving, watching television, precise work, and recognising faces. However, this weakening of central vision does not necessarily affect colour and peripheral vision. Macular degeneration generally takes place over a gradual period and at different rates in each eye. Its causes are still unclear, but there exist two main types. 'Dry' degeneration occurs when the macular tissues of the retina thin and disturb pigmentation, and 'wet'...

The books in this series present leading-edge research in the field of computer research, technology and applications. Each contribution has been carefully selected for inclusion based on the significance of the research to the field. Summaries of all chapters are gathered at the beginning of the book and an in-depth index is presented to facilitate access.

The books in this series present leading-edge research in the field of computer research, technology and applications. Each contribution has been carefully selected for inclusion based on the significance of the research to the field. Summaries of all chapters are gathered at the beginning of the book and an in-depth index is presented to facilitate access.

Presents research in the field of computer research, technology and applications. Each contribution has been carefully selected for inclusion based on the significance of the research to the field. The summaries of all chapters are gathered at the beginnin

Presents research in the field of computer research, technology and applications. This work selects each contribution for inclusion based on the significance of the research to the field. It gathers summaries of various chapters at the beginning of the boo

Presents research in the field of computer research, technology and applications. The books in this series contain summaries of all chapters and present an index to facilitate access.

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