A new model for the study of power system stability via Lyapunov functions is proposed. The
key feature of the model is an assumption of frequency-dependent load power, rather than …

Best macular dystrophy (BMD), also known as vitelliform macular dystrophy (VMD2; OMIM
153700), is an autosomal dominant form of macular degeneration characterized by an …

Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a heritable disorder of the connective tissue. PXE patients
frequently experience visual field loss and skin lesions, and occasionally cardiovascular …

Bruch's membrane (BM) is a unique pentalaminar structure, which is strategically located
between the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and the fenestrated choroidal capillaries of the …

Ophthalmological and molecular genetic studies were performed in a consanguineous
family with individuals showing either retinitis pigmentosa (RP) or cone-rod dystrophy (CRD). …

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) comprises a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of
diseases that afflicts approximately 1.5 million people worldwide. Affected individuals suffer …

Refractive error is the most common eye disorder worldwide and is a prominent cause of
blindness. Myopia affects over 30% of Western populations and up to 80% of Asians. The …

Purpose Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a frequent, complex disorder in elderly
of European ancestry. Risk profiles and treatment options have changed considerably over …

X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) results from mutations in at least two different loci,
designated RP2 and RP3, located at Xp11. 3 and Xp21. 1, respectively. The RP3 gene was …

ContextThe evidence that inflammation is an important pathway in age-related macular
degeneration (AMD) is growing. Recent case-control studies demonstrated an association …