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Klappentext Ocular Disease-a newly introduced companion volume to the classic Adler's Physiology of the Eye-correlates basic science and clinical management to describe the how and why of eye disease processes and the related best management protocols. Editors Leonard A. Levin and Daniel M. Albert-two of the world's leading ophthalmic clinician-scientists-have recruited as contributors the most expert and experienced authorities available in each of the major areas of ophthalmic disease specific to ophthalmology: retina, cornea, cataract, glaucoma, uveitis, and more. The concise chapter structure features liberal use of color-with 330 full-color line artworks, call-out boxes, summaries, and schematics for easy navigation and understanding. In print and online at expertconsult.com, this comprehensive resource provides you with a better and more practical understanding of the science behind eye disease and its relation to treatment. Includes access to the fully searchable text online at expertconsult.com, along with images and references. Covers all areas of disease in ophthalmology including retina, cornea, cataract, glaucoma, and uveitis for the comprehensive information you need for managing clinical cases. Presents a unique and pragmatic blend of necessary basic science and clinical application to serve as a clinical guide to understanding the cause and rational management of ocular disease. Features 330 full-color line artworks that translate difficult concepts and discussions into concise schematics for improved understanding and comprehension. Provides the expert advice of internationally recognized editors with over 40 years of experience together with a group of world class contributors in basic science and clinical ophthalmology. Correlates basic science and clinical management to describe the how and why of eye disease processes and the related best management protocols. This resource provides you with a better and more practical understanding of the science behind eye disease and its relation to treatment. Inhaltsverzeichnis SECTION 1 Cornea 1. Loss of corneal transparency Russell L McCally 2. Abnormalities of corneal wound healing Audrey M Bernstein 3. Wound healing after laser in situ keratomileusis and photorefractive keratectomy Fabricio Witzel de Medeiros and Steven E Wilson 4. Genetics and mechanisms of hereditary corneal dystrophies John D Gottsch 5. Fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy Vinay Gutti, David S Bardenstein, Sudha Iyengar, and Jonathan H Lass 6. Keratoconus M Cristina Kenney and Ronald N Gaster 7. Infectious keratitis Michael S Gilmore, Susan R Heimer, and Ai Yamada 8. Corneal graft rejection Daniel R Saban, Mohammad H Dastjerdi, and Reza Dana 9. Corneal edema Daniel G Dawson and Henry F Edelhauser 10. Corneal angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis Chih-Wei Wu, David Ellenberg, and Jin-Hong Chang 11. Ocular surface restoration Julie T Daniels, Genevieve A Secker, and Alex J Shortt 12. Herpetic keratitis Pranita P Sarangi and Barry T Rouse 13. Ocular allergy Neal P Barney, Ellen B Cook, James L Stahl, and Frank M Graziano SECTION 2 Dry eye 14. The lacrimal gland and dry-eye disease Darlene A Dartt 15. Immune mechanisms of dry-eye disease Austin K Mircheff and Joel E Schechter 16. Disruption of tear ¿lm and blink dynamics Jianhua Wang and Anuj Chauhan 17. Abnormalities of eyelid and tear ¿lm lipid Gary N Foulks and Douglas Borchman 18 Dry eye: abnormalities of tear ¿lm mucins Ann-Christin Albertsmeyer and Ilene K Gipson SECTION 3 Glaucoma 19. Steroid-induced glaucoma Abbot F Clark, Xinyu Zhang, and Thomas Yorio 20. Biomec...
