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Ocular infections remain an important cause of ocular morbidity and loss of vision, yet many are preventable or curable. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment help in the control of such infectious disorders and the prevention of blindness. There are many infectious diseases of the eye and adnexa and knowledge of their diagnosis and management is essential to an optimal therapeutic outcome.
This book provides the practitioner with the important information required to ensure appropriate diagnosis and management of ocular infectious diseases. Specific clinical signs and symptoms are outlined, and the role of specific diagnostic tests, including molecular biology techniques, is explained. All of the most common microorganisms are considered and current knowledge on the antimicrobial therapy of ocular infections is clearly summarized. Ocular Infections will be a great help to physicians as a guide to the care of patients with ocular infectious diseases.
Sommario
Introduction.- Antimicrobial Agents in Ophthalmology.- Infections of the Eyelids.- Microbial Keratitis.- Microbial Conjunctivitis.- Infections of the Ocular Adnexae: Nasolacrimal System, Lacrimal Glands, Orbit.- Infectious Anterior Uveitis.- Infections of the Retina and Posterior Segment.- Endophthalmitis.- Emerging Ocular Infections.
Relazione
"The purpose is to provide an up-to-date description of ocular infections and advances in disease treatment. ... The intended audience is clinicians, but the book is written in a way that makes it accessible to students as well. The ample number of photos and easy to read tables make the book accessible to learners at all levels. ... This useful book provides a quality, in-depth analysis of ocular diseases and treatment modalities, without inundating readers with mundane details." (Stephen M. Holland, Doody's Book Reviews, July, 2015)
