Peter Wiedemann Knihy

As the number of patients with macular diseases continues to increase, new diagnostic and therapeutic tools are simultaneously being introduced. This book presents new clinical approaches in the diagnosis and treatment of macular diseases. Internationally recognized surgeons present their latest results regarding their experiences in the macular area. Macular hole surgery is discussed in detail, as well as different therapeutic approaches for age related macular degeneration. A description on the latest advances in laser scanning ophthalmoscopy and in multi-focal ERG is also included. Other papers examine complications in the removal of the posterior vitreous cortex, the use of intraocular implants for drug delivery, and a review of current experimental therapies for AMD. This book will appeal to retinologists, ophthalmologists, and in particular retinal surgeons, with an interest in future developments in this field.

An issue facing the citizens and governments of modern democracies is the direct participation of the public in the solution of environmental problems. This text provides a basis for the evaluation of models for envrionmental discourse which covers eight regions from North America and Europe.

Kurswechsel 4.0 ist eine umfassende Beschreibung unserer Gesellschaft, welche sich auf dem Weg in das digitale Zeitalter befindet. Während überwiegend die Arbeitswelt im Blickfeld der vierten industriellen Revolution steht, betrachtet dieses Buch diese Entwicklung im gesellschaftlichen Gesamtkontext.

Neue Technologien, deren Risikopotenziale noch im Dunkeln liegen, lösen oftmals Ängste und Befürchtungen aus. Ist das Vorsorgeprinzip geeignet, damit umzugehen? Mit dieser Frage befasst sich das vorliegende Buch. Auf der Basis empirischer Forschung wird gezeigt, dass das vorsorgende Risikomanagement alle ideologischen Sehnsüchte abweisen muss. Erst evidenz-basierte Informations- und Kommunikationsstrategien bieten einen tragfähigen Ansatz, um fatale Fehler zu vermeiden.

Special Topic Ophthalmic Research 1997, Vol. 29, No. 5 This collection of papers presents new experimental approaches in the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of macular and retinal diseases. Two different techniques are described which aim to restore vision in the macular area. Transplantation into the subretinal space is a possibility that is now starting to have clinical applications. For the first time German government funded projects using a prosthesis in the macula are described, including the preliminary experimental results. The role of gene therapy is also discussed by leading international experts and readers will find new knowledge about the biology of Müller cells and choroidal circulation. This publication will be of immense value not only to all academic retinologists but also to ophthalmologists with a keen interest in future developments in the field.