Main description:

Inflammatory and infectious diseases in the eye often present very challenging diagnostic dilemmas and are difficult to manage. Despite advances in anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory therapy, permanent structural changes can occur in the eye because of intraocular inflammation or infection. These are best managed with surgery. Modern treatment of these inflammations and infections involves novel drug therapy and retina-vitreous surgical procedures. This is the first book to review the recent surgical protocols used in the management of intraocular inflammation and infection, and covers indications, pre-procedure therapy, surgical procedure, and complications.

Key Points

First book to review the latest surgical intervention procedures to manage inflammation and infection of the eye
Covers indications, accompanying therapy, techniques, and complications
Contributing team of leading US experts

Contents:

Chapter 1: Conjunctival symblepharon therapy
Chapter 2: Glaucoma procedures
Chapter 3: Corneal procedures
Chapter 4: Cataract extraction and intraocular lens placement
Chapter 5: Anterior chamber biopsy
Chapter 6: Iris biopsy
Chapter 7: Ciliochoroidal biopsy - fine needle
Chapter 8: Trans scleral biopsy, choroidal lesions

Chapter 9: Trans pars plana subretinal fine needle biopsy
Chapter 10: Transvitreal chorioretinal biopsy
Chapter 11: Vitreous, retinal and choroidal biopsy
Chapter 12: Therapeutic vitreoretinal surgery for non-infectious intermediate, posterior and panuveitis
Chapter 13: Epiretinal membrane removal
Chapter 14: Flucinolone acetonide sustained drug implant for eye disease

Chapter 15: Dexamethasone biodegradable intravitreal implant

Chapter 16: Biopsy analysis