Full Description
This unique, comprehensive book provides a much-needed reference on the treatment and management of non-infectious uveitis. Carefully designed, Treatment of Non-infectious Uveitis is the first book of its kind to provide an in-depth, clinically-relevant, expert-driven resource for ophthalmologists focusing on modalities of uveitis treatment, their mechanism of action, dosing, and side effects.
Each chapter provides an introduction, mechanism of action, indication, dosage, side effects, and efficacy summaries from clinical trials and other published literature. Topics range from topical treatment, to locally administered therapy including drug-releasing implants, to systemic immunosuppressive treatments both tried and new, as well as surgical management, with each chapter highlighting important practice pearls as well as easy-reference dosing tables, side effects, and lab monitoring pertinent to the agents discussed. The book concludes with a discussion of novel approaches to the treatment of non-infectious uveitis, and special considerations when treating uveitis in the pediatric patient.
The majority of patients with non-infectious uveitis are treated by comprehensive ophthalmologists, many of whom are less familiar with established treatment guidelines outlining the role of corticosteroids and immunomodulatory therapy. While the non-specialist, resident, or fellow is sure to benefit from this one-stop guide to uveitis treatment, retina and uveitis specialists alike will also appreciate the practice tips and thorough coverage of this expertly-written reference. Treatment of Non-infectious Uveitis is the ideal reference for all ophthalmologists who seek to improve their understanding of the causes of uveitis and learn how to best treat this condition.
Contents
Ch 1: Introduction.- Ch 2: Topical Therapy in Uveitis.- Ch 3: Systemic Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Uveitis.- Ch 4: Antimetabolites.- Ch 5: T Cell Inhibitors.- Ch 6: Alkylating Agents.- Ch 7: Biologics Targeting Tumor Necrosis Factor.- Ch 8: Biologics Targeting B and T Cell Activation.- Ch 9: Targeting Interleukin-6 in Ocular Inflammatory Diseases.- Ch 10: Interferons and Intravenous Immunoglobulin.- Ch 11: Diagnostic Biopsies in the Management of Uveitis.- Ch 12: Therapeutic Vitreoretinal Surgery for Non-infectious Intermediate, Posterior, and Panuveitis.- Ch 13: Local Drug Delivery for Non-infectious Uveitis.- Ch 14: Novel Approaches to the Treatment of Non-infectious Uveitis.- Ch 15: Special Considerations: Treatment of Pediatric Uveitis.
