A new textbook exploring the impact of aging on the eye has been released by Elsevier, bringing together international expertise on one of ophthalmology’s most pressing challenges. Aging in Ophthalmology, edited by Jorge L. Alió, Andrzej Grzybowski, and Anat Loewenstein, is described as the first comprehensive volume dedicated to ocular aging.
The book spans 21 chapters and examines aging as both a biological process and a major risk factor in eye disease. Topics range from systemic mechanisms of aging to structural changes across ocular tissues, including the cornea, lens, retina, and adnexa. The editors place particular emphasis on age-related conditions such as glaucoma and macular degeneration, alongside degenerative processes affecting the vitreous.
In addition to disease-focused content, the text addresses prevention strategies, including evidence-based approaches to slowing ocular aging and the role of dietary supplementation. Across chapters, contributors explore etiopathogenesis, clinical presentation, and surgical and therapeutic considerations.
Sixty authors contributed to the volume, reflecting a broad international collaboration of clinicians and researchers. The book was launched at the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology Congress in Santiago de Compostela and is now available globally in both print and digital formats via Elsevier.
Ultimately, Aging in Ophthalmology aims to provide clinicians and researchers with a consolidated, evidence-based resource on how aging shapes ocular health and disease.
