Chapter
Animal Models of Cataracts
Abstract
Cataract is an opacification of the lens that results in obstruction of light and gradual loss of vision. It continues to be the leading cause of blindness worldwide despite the availability of effective surgery in developed countries. Primary cataract surgery is the most frequently performed surgical procedure in the world and remains the only cure. However, the surgical intervention is not without problems and can lead to a number of …
Authors
West-Mays J; Bowman S
Book title
Animal Models of Ophthalmic Diseases
Series
Essentials in Ophthalmology
Pagination
pp. 11-29
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
2016
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-19434-9_2