title: Common eye problems in the older woman.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Bajart
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D002257:Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors; D010277:Parasympathomimetics