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Author:   Allen Taylor (USDA at Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA) ,  Allen Taylor (USDA at Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA) ,  Ira Wolinsky (Professor Emeritus, University of Houston, Texas, USA) ,  David P. Chynoweth
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Volume:   20
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.720kg
ISBN:  

9780849385650

ISBN 10:   0849385652
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   30 March 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Lens and Retina Function: Introduction and Challenge for this Book, A. Taylor Oxygen Radicals in the Pathogenesis of Cataracts-Possibilities for Therapeutic Intervention, S. D.Varma, P. S. Devamanoharan, and A.H. Ali Function of the Lens and Methods of Quantifying Cataract, L. T. Chylack, Jr. Nutritional and Environmental Influences on Risk for Cataract, A. Taylor Evaluation of Epidemiologic Studies of Nutrition and Cataract, W. G. Christen Animal Studies on Cataract, G. E. Bunce Evaluation of Anticataractogenic Reagents, J.I. Clark and T. Hiraoka Light and Risk for Age-related Eye Diseases, C. McCarty, and H. R. Taylor Smoking and the Risk of Eye Diseases, S. K.West Grading of Age-related Maculopathy and Age-related Macular Degeneration, M.Lahav Diet and Age-related Macular Degeneration, J. A. Mares-Perlman and R. Klein The Carotenoids of the Human Retina, W.Schalch, P. Dayhaw-Barker, and F. M Barker, II In Vivo Psychophysical Assessment of Nutritional and Environmental Influences on Human Ocular Tissues: Lens and Macular Pigment, D. M.Snodderly and B. R. Hammond, Jr. Index

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""This book is the first to provide a compendium of recent knowledge involving theories of aging related to the eye, composition and structure, characterization of clinical symptoms of age-associated damage, and relationships between cataracts and/or retinopathy with ingestible antioxidants. -Jeanne H. Freeland-Graves, PhD, RD, University of Texas at Austin ""It is well written and the editor is commended for creating such an integrated framework of diverse topics."" -Jeanne H. Freeland-Graves, PhD, RD, University of Texas at Austin ""…will be an excellent resource for nutritionists, clinicians and scientists concerned with vision and diet, aging, and /or antioxidants."" -Jeanne H. Freeland-Graves, PhD, RD, University of Texas at Austin ""Those seeking an excellent overview of the function, problems, and nutritional implications associated with the eye conditions of cataract and age-related macular degeneration will enjoy this book…provide in-depth coverage of topics in nutrition that explain, review, and explore present knowledge as well as recent trends, developments and advances."" --Linda R. Shoaf, Ph.D., R.D., Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly Promo Copy

This book is the first to provide a compendium of recent knowledge involving theories of aging related to the eye, composition and structure, characterization of clinical symptoms of age-associated damage, and relationships between cataracts and/or retinopathy with ingestible antioxidants. -Jeanne H. Freeland-Graves, PhD, RD, University of Texas at Austin It is well written and the editor is commended for creating such an integrated framework of diverse topics. -Jeanne H. Freeland-Graves, PhD, RD, University of Texas at Austin will be an excellent resource for nutritionists, clinicians and scientists concerned with vision and diet, aging, and /or antioxidants. -Jeanne H. Freeland-Graves, PhD, RD, University of Texas at Austin Those seeking an excellent overview of the function, problems, and nutritional implications associated with the eye conditions of cataract and age-related macular degeneration will enjoy this bookprovide in-depth coverage of topics in nutrition that explain, review, and explore present knowledge as well as recent trends, developments and advances. --Linda R. Shoaf, Ph.D., R.D., Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly Promo Copy

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