Retinal Pigment Epithelium and Macular Diseases

This book contains the papers presented at the 2nd International Symposium on Retinal Pigment Epithelium and at the 4th Meeting of the European Macula Group. The following topics are covered: functions of RPE and Bruch's membrane; RPE cells proliferation and transplantation; fundus imaging; choroidal disorders; central serous chorioretinopathy and other maculopathies; age-related macular degeneration; choroidal neovascularization; diabetes and retinal vascular disorders; macular surgery. In this book, all those interested in retinal diseases can find the latest findings of clinical and laboratory research, presented by the most prominent experts in the field.