Ocular Surface: Anatomy and Physiology, Disorders and Therapeutic Care

ISBN-13: 9780367380779 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 372 str.

Raul Martin Herranz; Rosa M. Corrales Herran

Opis

This book has been designed for ophthalmologists and optometrists as well as other eye care or research professionals interested in the ocular surface, including biologists, biochemists, and medical doctors. The text begins by discussing the anatomy and physiology of the ocular surface. It then delves into the most common ocular surface disorders. Next, it delineates options for the therapeutic care of these disorders, which may include topical, systemic, and surgical treatment options. The book concludes by addressing the relationship of the ocular surface to contact lenswear.

Spis treści

Anatomy and Physiology of the Ocular Surface: Definition of the Ocular Surface. The Human Tear Film. Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of the Cornea and Conjunctiva. Ocular Surface Disorders: Dry Eye. Anterior and Posterior Blepharitis. Keratitis. Ocular Allergy. Cicatricial Conjunctivitis. Ocular Surface and Glaucoma. Care of Ocular Surface Disorders: Pathogenesis and Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Management of Keratitis. Management of Ocular Allergy. Management of Cicatricial Conjunctivitis. Management Approach of Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency. Ocular Surface Reconstruction. Ocular Surface and Contact Lens: Contact Lenses Definitions. Contact Lens induced Ocular Surface Alterations. Therapeutic use of Contact Lenses. The Tear Film Interaction with Contact Lenses. Contact Lens Care Solutions and Ocular Surface.

O autorze

Raul Martin Herranz, Rosa M. Corrales Herran