Contact Lenses And Corneal Disease

Here's the fully revised and updated New Edition of one of the most popular resources in the field. This comprehensive, authoritative reference delivers detailed discussions of diseases, abnormalities, and trauma of the cornea. It synthesizes superb coverage of essential basic science information with detailed guidelines on the diagnosis and clinical management of each entity. It also features a wealth of new topics and new features, as well as a superb art program. brand-new coverage of: the latest advances inrefractive corneal surgery, confocal microscopy, corneal topography, clinical evaluation of corneal abnormalities and their effects on vision, pathological responses of the cornea, differential diagnosis of localized deposits in the cornea, corneal pigmentation, immunological disorders of the cornea, parasitic keratitides, including Acanthamoeba, mechanical and radiational corneal trauma, mucocutaneous disorders, the cornea in systemic disease, corneal procedures, keratoprosthesis implantation, and more. Provides step-by-step, fully illustrated guidelines on using the slit lamp microscope to examine the cornea. This feature is not available in other current books. Describes the structural and functional components of the operating microscope--not available in other current references. Provides detailed, "how-to" coverage of the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Surpasses other resources on the subject in both depth and organization of coverage. Equips readers with a quick-reference guide to the findings in the most common forms of corneal drug toxicity. Delivers over 1075 illustrations--110 in full colour--that pilot readers through key disorders and procedures.

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.

This book addresses how to prevent adverse ocular effects when fitting contact lenses, and how to manage and treat ocular disease with specialized contact lenses. Key terms and clinical pearls are presented in each chapter. Chapter topics include Microbial Infection in Contact Lens Wear, Dry Eyes, Soft Lens Extended Wear, RGP Extended Wear, and more.

An indispensable ready-reference for eye-care professionals in Australia and New Zealand This newly-updated edition of Anterior Eye Disease and Therapeutics A-Z is a dictionary-style clinical guide to diagnosing and managing anterior eye conditions using ocular therapeutics. This easily accessible ophthalmology textbook offers succinct descriptions of over 160 anterior segment eye conditions – from Bacterial Conjunctivitis to Floppy Eyelid Syndrome and Vitamin A Deficiency – including 7 new conditions. Each anterior segment eye condition is supported by full colour clinical photographs, along with treatment protocols, down-to-earth advice, differential diagnoses and/or therapy alternatives. Anterior Eye Disease and Therapeutics A-Z, 2nd Edition is an indispensable eye-care textbook for busy primary care and specialist practitioners. It is also a concise encyclopaedia for students, making it an essential ophthalmology resource. pocket-sized A-Z format a comprehensive, fully-updated appendix – medication and procedures covers 165 anterior segment eye conditions including 7 new conditions 12 new easy-to-use condition classification indexes to assist with differential diagnoses new video footage of eye movements and surgical procedures 500 new self-test questions new online image bank full colour clinical photographs of each anterior segment eye condition Handy A-Z format enables readers to look up conditions quickly and easily. Each condition is laid out in a double page spread for a consistent approach throughout the book. Portable pocket size makes it ideal for use in the busy clinic. Full-color illustrations for each condition allow easy and accurate visual identification in practice. Concise coverage presents an excellent synopsis of the subject, perfect for students or professionals. Leading authors offer years of experience and clinical advice for expert guidance. Covers a broad spectrum of treatment with therapeutic drugs. Practical criteria for differential diagnosis is listed with each condition.

Keratoconus is degeneration of the structure of the cornea. The cornea is the clear tissue covering the front of the eye. The shape of the cornea slowly changes from the normal round shape to a cone shape. (PubMed Health). This book is a step by step guide to the diagnosis and treatment of keratoconus. Beginning with an introduction to the classification and patterns of the disease, the following section examines treatment options, discussing in detail when to treat, why to use a particular treatment modality and why not to use other treatment options. Nine case studies are presented, as well as a final self assessment section allowing students to test their knowledge. Key Features Step by step guide to the diagnosis and treatment of keratoconus Clear discussion on which treatments to use and why Nine case studies presented with detailed explanations Includes self assessment section More than 200 colour images and illustrations

"Essentials in Ophthalmology" is a new review series covering all of ophthalmology categorized in eight subspecialties. It will be published quarterly, thus each subspecialty will be reviewed biannually. Given the multiplicity of medical publications already available, why is a new series needed? Consider that the half-life of medical knowledge is estimated to be around 5 years. Moreover, it can be as long as 8 years between the first description of a medical innovation in a peer-reviewed scientific journal and publication in a medical textbook. A series that narrows this time span between journal and textbook would provide a more rapid and efficient transfer of medical knowledge into clinical practice, and enhance care of our patients.

This book provides comprehensive coverage of the most important corneal diseases in children, including congenital corneal opacities, infectious keratitis, corneal ectasia, ocular surface disorders and allergic eye disease. Highlights include an extensive discussion of corneal surgery in children, in-depth coverage of the role of various anterior segment ocular imaging modalities in the diagnosis and management of corneal diseases in the pediatric population, and surgical videos to further assist the reader. Chapters dedicated to amblyopia management and contact lens use in children round out the volume. Corneal Diseases in Children stands out as one of the few books dedicated to this important topic.