Ocular Immunology Today

Organized around the following seven themes: animal models, molecular biology, allergy, immunotherapy, cytokines, infection and general ocular immunology - the present volume constitutes a selection of the many interesting papers and review articles presented at the 5th International Symposium on the Immunology and Immunopathology of the Eye . Containing the most up-to-date and interesting information, this book will serve as a valuable reference source for both active researchers and students in the field of ophthalmology, immunology, and immunopathology.

This selection of articles from the Encyclopedia of the Eye provides a comprehensive overview of immunological features, diseases and inflammation of the eye and its support structures and organs. Rather than taking an immunological focus that is strictly suitable for clinicians, the volume offers a considerable basic science background and addresses a broad range of topics - the immune system of the eye, its various disorders, mechanisms of inflammation of the eye and visual system, treatment, wound healing mechanisms, stem cells, and more. The first single volume to integrate comparative studies into a comprehensive resource on the neuroscience of ocular immunology Chapters are carefully selected from the Encyclopedia of the Eye by the world's leading vision researchers The best researchers in the field provide their conclusions in the context of the latest experimental results

Provides detailed information about ocular immunity and the basis of ocular immune privilege, and elaborates on the role of immune effector mechanisms in specific ocular conditions. Offers a detailed overview of immune system function, discusses autoimmune diseases and allergic conditions affecting the eye and their treatment, reviews the immunology of corneal graft rejection, and discusses the immune system's role in ocular tumor elimination and corneal transplant. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This text examines the status of ocular immunology, with a mixture of clinical and basic research information. It should be clear to the reader that ocular immunology's various models for organ specific immune responses are adept at yielding information useful to all in immunology.

Extensive ocular immunology chapters feature clinical examples and new colour art that make this highly technical subject more accessible. A systematic approach to the classification, diagnosis, and management of uveitis is accompanied by numerous new clinical illustrations and up-to-date treatments and references. Extensive discussion of the ocular manifestations of AIDS includes new medications and approaches. Core curriculum for residency programs and a definitive source of up-to-date clinical knowledge for practitioners. Continually updated by a faculty of leading ophthalmologists in academia and practice, the BCSC draws on a solid foundation of scientific research and clinical experience.

Although considerable light has been shed on the mechanisms of ocular immunity over the past 20 years, a complete understanding still eludes our grasp. To many ophthalmologists immunology itself is a comparatively new field. This volume will bring the latest findings in immunological research and the resulting new therapy methods to the ophthalmologist in practice. The scope of the topics goes from general principles of immuno-ophthalmology to more specific ones such as immunology of corneal transplantation or immune regulation of uveoretinal inflammation. With its broad scope of contributions, this publication will not only be significant to the ophthalmologist, but also to pediatricians, specialists in internal medicine as well as dermatologists confronted with eye diseases.