Photodynamic Therapy of Ocular Diseases
Photodynamic Therapy of Ocular Diseases

Author: Evangelos S. Gragoudas

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 9780781734462

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This unique text, authored by the individuals who pioneered the use of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT), is designed to provide clinicians with an understanding of the basic physics of PDT and the rationale and techniques of PDT in ophthalmology and especially in age-related macular degeneration. The different photosensitizers, lasers, and possible future use of this new therapeutic modality for other intraocular pathologies are also discussed. This text offers a step-by-step, detailed approach to the use of PDT, picking up where the scientific journal articles leave off.

Ocular Photodynamic Therapy
Ocular Photodynamic Therapy

Author: Carmen A. Puliafito

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13:

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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) of choroidal neovascularization is a recently developed treatment of age-related macular degeneration. PDT is more precise than earlier methods and minimizes collateral damage to the retina. In this reference for ophthalmologists, clinicians from the New England Eye Center describe the main principles of this treatment. Topics include, for example, diagnostic imaging, photosensitizing agents, and potential ophthalmic complications of the therapy. The text is accompanied throughout by color photographs, fluorescein angiograms, and optical coherence tomograms. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Therapy for Ocular Angiogenesis
Therapy for Ocular Angiogenesis

Author: Arup Das

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2012-03-28

Total Pages: 896

ISBN-13: 1451148313

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Ocular angiogenesis, or the abnormal growth of blood vessels in the eye, is the cause of major neovascular eye diseases. With the new era of anti-angiogenic therapies, ophthalmologists have started treating many ocular diseases including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular occlusion using anti-angiogenic drugs. This book covers the basic pathophysiology of ocular angiogenesis and strategies for inhibition. The authors discuss the "Principles" of anti-angiogenic therapy, pre-clinical studies, future drugs on the horizon, drug delivery, and the "Practice" of the therapy in many ocular diseases. The book also includes chapters on diabetic macular edema, and various therapeutic options for this condition. A companion website includes the fully searchable text and an image bank.

Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration

Author: Robert D'Amato

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2009-05-26

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 0802718035

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Endorsed by the Macular Degeneration Foundation, this easy-to-read large type edition is the only book written for laymen that covers all of the latest scientific discoveries and promising research for age-related macular degeneration. Learn more about Visudyne (photodynamic therapy), laser therapy, nutrition and drug therapy. Dr. D'Amato covers alternative or complimentaty therapies such as acupuncture, meditation, microcurrent stimulation and more. Promising medical research initiatives are discussed. Macular Degeneration offers hope and practical advice for the 13-15 million Americans suffering from this disease.

Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic Therapy

Author: Adrian G. Hugo

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781634638579

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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a well-established clinical modality for cancer, cardiovascular, ophthalmic, dermatological, and dental diseases. PDT is based on the activation of photosensitizer agents with specific wavelength of light, which results in energy transfer cascades that ultimately yield cytotoxic reactive oxygen species that can render cell death. This book discusses the fundamentals, applications and health outcomes of photodynamic therapy.

Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic Therapy

Author: Mahmoud H. Abdel-Kader

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2014-01-09

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 3642396291

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Photodynamic Therapy: From Theory to Application brings attention to an exceptional treatment strategy, which until now has not achieved the recognition and breadth of applications it deserves. The authors, all experts and pioneers in their field, discuss the history and basic principles of PDT, as well as the fundamentals of the theory, methods, and instrumentation of clinical diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Non-oncological applications such as the use of PDT in control of parasites and noxious insects are also discussed. This book serves as a standard reference for researchers and students at all levels, clinical specialists interested in the topic and those in industry exploring new areas for development. A comprehensive exposition of both the theory and application of PDT, this book fills the gaps in the current literature by bringing together both basic understanding of the process of PDT and an expanded vision of its applications.

Photodynamic Therapy of Neoplastic Disease
Photodynamic Therapy of Neoplastic Disease

Author: David Kessel

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1990-05-23

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 9780849358166

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This two-volume text provides a summary of current studies relating to the use of photosensitizing agents in the diagnosis and therapy of cancer. This interesting work describes synthesis of new sensitizers, photochemical and photobiological properties of dyes currently used for photodynamic therapy, plus those being examined with a view toward providing therapeutic advantages. It contains results and methodology from leading experts on the use of porphyrins and other photosensitizers for detection of neoplastic disease and for photodynamic therapy of neoplastic disease. The volumes focus on the major clinical and pre-clinical research groups. They also include an appended bibliography which lists all pertinent publications in this field. This easy-to-understand book is written for all workers in the field of photodynamic therapy and provides an introduction to those beginning research on some aspect of tumor photosensitization.

Retinal Pharmacotherapeutics
Retinal Pharmacotherapeutics

Author: Q.D. Nguyen

Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers

Published: 2015-10-27

Total Pages: 426

ISBN-13: 3318055654

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The use of pharmacotherapeutics in the management of retinal diseases is rapidly evolving, and a favorable therapy for the patient. Today anti-VEGF agents are used for a range of indications from inflammation-related choroidal neovascularization to macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion or diabetic retinopathy. Beyond VEGF, there is an array of target areas under investigation – not only for vascular pathologies such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease, but also for degenerative, infectious and inflammatory retinal conditions. This publication discusses many aspects from basic research on the retina, to animal models for retinal drug delivery, retinal diseases that are amenable to pharmacotherapy and also drugs and mechanisms in retinal diseases. Anyone concerned with the management of retinal diseases - the general ophthalmologist and the retina specialist alike – will find this book indispensable reading.