Cutting-Edge Topics in Dry Eye Disease

Cutting-Edge Topics in Dry Eye Disease

Author: Kyung Chul Yoon

Publisher: MDPI

Published: 2021-06-04

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 303650768X

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This text presents cutting-edge topics on and the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for tear film abnormities, including dry eye disease and Meibomian gland dysfunction. A new management algorithm for Meibomian gland dysfunction, therapeutic eye drops and intense pulsed lasers for dry eye disease, and topical and systemic agents for neuropathic ocular pain are proposed in this issue.


Research Projects in Dry Eye Syndrome

Research Projects in Dry Eye Syndrome

Author: H. Brewitt

Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers

Published: 2010-05-11

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 3805594194

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Dry eye is one of the most common disorders encountered in ophthalmological practice. Its symptoms cause considerable discomfort and substantially reduce the patient’s quality of life. As it is a complex and multifactorial condition, research investigating dry eye is a matter of great interest all over the world.In this book, the wide range of current basic and clinical research in dry eye and correlated ocular surface diseases is presented by scientists from Germany, Austria and the USA. These renowned authors provide clear and extensive descriptions of their projects, enabling scientists and clinical ophthalmologists to quickly bring themselves up to date with cutting edge research in this field.This overview of research into the pathogenesis and clinical treatment of dry eye is a must for all ophthalmologists dealing with this syndrome and looking to increase their knowledge base.


Ocular Surface Disorders

Ocular Surface Disorders

Author: Jose M Benitez-del-Castillo

Publisher: JP Medical Ltd

Published: 2013-11-04

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13: 1907816313

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Current knowledge of the epidemiology, clinical expression, pathophysiology and available medical and surgical therapy for ocular surface diseases, providing an invaluable text for ocular surface specialists, general ophthalmologists, optometrists and residents.


Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology E-Book

Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology E-Book

Author: Jack J. Kanski

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2015-03-24

Total Pages: 931

ISBN-13: 0702055743

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Kanski’s Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach is the classic specialty text providing the perfect ophthalmology foundation for trainees through to experienced practitioners. The famous visually dynamic and succinct format enables easy comprehension and focused guidance in the diagnosis and management of ophthalmic disorders. Build the ultimate foundation in ophthalmology with this market-leading resource. Benefit from guidance on examination, imaging, and the recognition of systemic conditions associated with ocular disease. Completely revised by award-winning ophthalmic educator Brad Bowling, the eighth edition reflects the latest advances, making this an indispensable resource to enhance learning, aid exam preparation and guide clinical practice. Designed for rapid reference and efficient recall, the concise but comprehensive chapters use crisp targeted text, bulleted lists, tables, and visual aids to highlight salient points across all ophthalmology subspecialties. Features detailed updates on key evolving topics such as the spectrum of macular disease, with many new disorders added to this edition across a range of subspecialties. Increased emphasis on practical investigation and management. Includes 2,600 illustrations, images and artworks, with over 900 brand new for this edition, including ultra wide-field imaging, fundus autofluorescence, and high-resolution OCT. Consult this title on your favourite e-reader.


Ocular Surface Disease: Cornea, Conjunctiva and Tear Film

Ocular Surface Disease: Cornea, Conjunctiva and Tear Film

Author: Edward J Holland

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2013-05-17

Total Pages: 474

ISBN-13: 1455728764

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Ocular Surface Disease: Cornea, Conjunctiva and Tear Film incorporates current research and the latest management strategies as well as classification systems and treatment paradigms for all forms of ocular surface disease. This is the first comprehensive resource that helps you to meet ocular surface disease challenges effectively using today's best medical and surgical approaches. Get the complete, evidence-based guidance you need to provide optimal care for your patients with ocular surface disease. Implement the latest drug treatments and surgical interventions to provide better outcomes with fewer complications. Hone and expand your surgical skills by watching videos of leading experts performing advanced procedures including ocular surface transplantation techniques; amniotic membrane transplantation; pterygium surgery; lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) in ocular surface disease; and keratoprosthesis surgery. Visualize how to proceed by reviewing detailed, full-color images and consulting new classification systems and treatment paradigms for mild to severe forms of ocular surface disease. Take it with you anywhere! Access the full text, downloadable image library, video clips, and more online at expertconsult.com.


The Dry Eye Remedy, Revised Edition

The Dry Eye Remedy, Revised Edition

Author: Robert Latkany, M.D.

Publisher: Hatherleigh Press

Published: 2016-05-24

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 1578266262

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The best-selling guide for dry eye sufferers who want to improve their vision, reduce wrinkles and redness, and restore overall eye health—with up-to-date information on medications, procedures, testing, and after-care It can happen any time. Your eyes feel tired. You rub them. You look at yourself in the mirror and see lines, wrinkles, bags, and redness that was never there before. Approximately 100 million people worldwide suffer from dry eye (also known as dysfunctional tear syndrome). Traditional solutions, such as eye drops and eyelid surgery, may actually make the problem worse. Dry eye affects not only your eye’s appearance and your vision; it is often linked to skin conditions and other eye diseases such as glaucoma. The Dry Eye Remedy, Revised Edition brings the same wealth of knowledge from the first book on practical ways to restore eye health with new updates from the field put together expertly by Dr. Robert Latkany, the founder and director of the Dry Eye Clinic at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary. The Dry Eye Remedy, Revised Edition is the first book to give dry eye sufferers simple and practical ways to restore eye health and appearance without surgery, including: • New resources for dry eye sufferers, including new tests for dry eyes, after-care procedures, and major changes to future therapy • The latest in cutting-edge research, including which medications and procedures may help and which to avoid • Easy environmental and lifestyle changes to help you look and feel better The Dry Eye Remedy, Revised Edition is the essential tool to ensure there is “not a dry eye in the house.”


Foundations of Corneal Disease

Foundations of Corneal Disease

Author: Kathryn Colby

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2019-10-31

Total Pages: 395

ISBN-13: 303025335X

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The field of cornea has seen tremendous advances over the last 40 years—this uniquely comprehensive book will discuss the history of these advances, current best practices in important diseases of the cornea and ocular surface, and examine future directions in diagnosis and management. Written by leading experts, many of whom trained under Claes Henrik Dohlman, MD, PhD, whose influence and many invaluable contributions have defined and shaped the field of cornea, each chapter will reflect the state of the art in the various aspects of cornea. Foundations of Corneal Disease: Past, Present, and Future contains six different sections, opening with an introduction which delves into the evolution of subspecialty training in cornea, and provides a historical perspective of our understanding of ocular surface disease. Section Two addresses perspectives on important corneal and external diseases including infectious keratitis, dry eye, and herpes simplex. Section Three and Section Four address surgery and surgical alternatives, and frontiers in corneal research. Section Six closes this book with a discussion of special topics: imaging the cornea, corneal blindness, eye banking, and clinical trials in dry eye, and explores future directions in this fast-paced field. Foundations of Corneal Disease: Past, Present, and Future contains is an ideal guide for corneal specialists, ophthalmology residents and fellows planning to enter cornea, corneal scientists, and to those in ophthalmology and visual science interested in a comprehensive resource on cornea and the history of this field.


Radiology Noninterpretive Skills: The Requisites eBook

Radiology Noninterpretive Skills: The Requisites eBook

Author: Hani H Abujudeh

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2017-05-07

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 032351197X

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Part of the highly respected Requisites series, Radiology Noninterpretive Skills, by Drs. Hani H. Abujudeh and Michael A. Bruno, is a single-volume source of timely information on all of the non-imaging aspects of radiology such as quality and safety, ethics and professionalism, and error management in radiology. Residents and radiologists preparing for the boards and recertification will find this book invaluable, as well as those practitioners wanting to broaden their knowledge and skills in this increasingly important area. - Offers a readable and concise introduction to the essential noninterpretive skills as defined by the IOM, ACR, and other national organizations. - Covers what you need to know about quality and safety; leadership and management; health economics; legal, business, ethics and professionalism; statistical tools; error reporting and prevention; evidence-based imaging; health IT and internet applications; "Image Wisely" and "Imaging 3.0" ACR initiatives; legal issues and malpractice; current and future payment models in radiology; and much more. - Summarizes key information with numerous outlines, tables, ''pearls,'' and boxed material for easy reference. - Provides comprehensive coverage of key "milestones" in training identified by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). - Fills an important gap for those preparing for the current MOC and ABR exams, covering the many topics touched upon in a major section of the examinations. - Brings together in one source the experience of leading national experts and a select team of expert contributors. - Expert ConsultTM eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, Q&As, and references from the book on a variety of devices.


Sports-related Eye Injuries

Sports-related Eye Injuries

Author: Hua Yan

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-03-10

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 9811397414

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This book covers sports-related eye injuries, presenting standard processes to enable clinical practitioners to make appropriate decisions on the management of these patients. Sports-related activities are responsible for a large percentage of ocular injuries, particularly among young people, and can even lead to blindness. Given the increasing trend in these injuries and the potential functional loss they entail, it is important to understand how to prevent and to accurately diagnose and treat them. This book discusses the definition, etiology, clinical presentations and signs, treatment, and prevention of sports-related eye injuries, and includes typical clinical cases, together with a wealth of images and illustrative figures. Offering a systematic and symptom-based guide to clinical practice, it will help clinical practitioners to fully prepare for the various challenges posed by sports-related eye injuries.