Free Radicals in Ophthalmic Disorders
By Manfred Zierhut, Enrique Cadenas, Narsing Rao
Publisher: Informa HealthCare
Number Of Pages: 232
Publication Date: 2008-03-24
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1420044338
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781420044331
Binding: Hardcover
Free radicals are molecules with an unpaired electron in the outer shell or an electron that was damaged from either attack or from a poor splitting bond. After a free radical is formed they will continue to attack other molecules, which usually results in the damage of tissue or destruction of a healthy cell. Free radicals arise normally through metabolism, however sometimes the bodys immune system will create them on purpose to neutralize viruses and bacteria. Free radicals are implicates in many ophthalmic disorders including uveitis, optic nerve damage, retinal ischemia, and macular degeneration. Free Radicals in Ophthalmic Disorders presents the most current knowledge pertaining to the role of free radicals/oxidants in ocular disorders, and the use of antioxidants in the prevention of these disorders
Written by todays leading ocular scientists and clinicians Free Radicals in Ophthalmic Disorders
Gives comprehensive coverage of the role of free radicals/oxidants in ocular disorders Covers the use of antioxidants to prevent oxidative stress and ocular tissue damage Examines external factors that may result in the stimulation and heightened occurrence of free radicals/oxidants Is written by todays leading scientists and ophthalmologists
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