Full Description
The third edition of Ocular Therapeutics brings practitioners up to date with the latest advances in ophthalmic drugs. Divided into three sections, the book begins with discussion on the physiology of the eye, drug administration and the fundamental role of ocular therapeutics.
The second section examines the application of ocular therapeutics in ophthalmic surgery for many different disorders and the final section discusses recent advances and future developments.
This new edition has been fully updated with the addition of new drugs and delivery systems, covering all groups of drugs used worldwide in different clinical conditions of the eye.
Written by recognised international experts, many from the USA, the book is presented in an easy to read format and includes nearly 430 well-illustrated colour figures, tables, flow diagrams and chemical formulas.
Key points
New edition bringing ophthalmologists up to date with latest advances in ophthalmic drugs
Includes new drugs and delivery systems for all groups of drugs used worldwide
Written by recognised international experts
Nearly 430 figures, tables, flow diagrams and chemical formulas
Previous edition published in 2006
Contents
Section 1: Fundamentals and Preliminary Considerations in Ocular Therapeutics
Ocular Defense System
Tear Film Physiology
Aqueous Humor Dynamics
Routes of Administration and Drug DeliverySystems in Ophthalmology
Microorganisms and Ocular Diseases
Unique Ocular Drug Delivery Systems
Antibacterial Therapy
Anti-inflammatory Therapy
Antiviral Therapy
Antifungal Therapy
Antiglaucoma Therapy
Antiallergy Therapy
Local Anesthetic Agents
Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices and Other Ocular Surgical Adjuncts
Mydriatics and Cycloplegics
Ophthalmic Dyes
Ocular Lubricants and Artificial Tear Solutions
Topical Immune Therapy
Topical Hyperosmotic Agents
Antiretroviral Drug Therapy of Ocular Infections in AIDS
Sterilization, Disinfection and Antiseptics in Ophthalmology
Miscellaneous Drugs in Ophthalmology
Ocular Drug Toxicity: Complications
Topical and Systemic Ophthalmic Drugs with Common Dosages
Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
Quick Look Tabulated Ocular Therapeutics Information
Section 2: Applied Ocular Therapeutics in Ophthalmic Surgery
Comprehensive Review of Topical Ophthalmic Antibacterial Agents: Their Mechanisms of Action and Adverse Effects Including Long-Standing Drugs and the Most Recent Preparations
Preoperative and Postoperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Cataract Surgery
Management of Iatrogenic Inflammation of the Eye
Management of Postrefractive Keratitis
Ocular Pharmacotherapeutics in Corneal Refractive Surgery
Antioxidants and Their Role in Ophthalmology
Tetracyclins for Ocular Surface Diseases
Clinical Applications of Antimycotic Agents in the Eye
Recommended Antibiotic Dosages for Various Clinical Conditions of the Eye
Endophthalmitis Prevention Strategies
Management of Myopic Choroidal Neovascularization
Treatment of Central Serous Choroidopathy
Treatment of Retinal Angiomatous Proliferation
Conjunctival Allergen Challenge for Evaluating Anti-inflammatory Therapy
Steroid Therapy for Allergic Ocular Disease
Optimizing Visual Outcomes with NSAIDs Therapy in Cataract and Refractive Surgeries
Immunosuppressive Drugs in Ophthalmology
Management of Cystoid Macular Edema
Blepharitis
Trypan Blue in the Management of Mature Cataract
Trypan Blue Assisted Epiretinal Membrane Removal
Perfluorocarbon Liquids in Vitreoretinal Surgery
Use of Tissue Adhesives in Ophthalmology
Photodynamic Therapy (Verteporfin) in Age-related Macular Degeneration
Indocyanine Green Angiography
Management of Dry Eye—Current Trends and Recent Advances
Management of Endophthalmitis: Antibiotic Schedule and Dosages
Surgical Techniques of Glued IOL
Intraocular Gases
Pharmacology of Anti-VEGF Therapy
Section 3: Recent Advances in Ocular Therapeutics
Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome
Anesthesia Trends in Ophthalmology
Azithromycin in Ophthalmology: A New Therapy
Use of Beta-adrenergic Blockers in Ocular Vascular Diseases
Clinical Applications of Anti-inflammatory and Anti-protease Effects of Tetracyclines in Ocular Surface Disease
Optimized NSAIDs and Antibacterial Regimen is Key to Ocular Surgical Prophylaxis
Ophthalmic Medications in Pediatric Age Group
Management of Uveitis in Children
Management of Anticoagulation Therapy in Elective Ophthalmic Procedures
Ocular Pharmacology of Intravitreal Dexamethasone Sustained Release Implant
Nanotechnology in Ophthalmology
Photochemical Therapy for Corneal Infections
Recent and Future Drugs in Ophthalmology