Common eye problems in the older woman.
Dry eye syndrome, cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration are the four most common eye problems affecting elderly women. The cause, symptomatology, treatment, and prognosis of each condition are discussed.
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D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D002257:Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002386:Cataract / Q000209:etiology; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008268:Macular Degeneration / Q000503:physiopathology; D010277:Parasympathomimetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014985:Xerophthalmia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D002257:Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors; D010277:Parasympathomimetics