Uveitis and Immunological Disorders / Edition 1

by Uwe Pleyer, C. Stephen Foster

Overview

Te series Essentials in Ophthalmology was initi- to discuss clinically relevant and appropriate t- ated two years ago to expedite the timely trans- ics. Summaries of clinically relevant information fer of new information in vision science and have been provided throughout each chapter. evidence-based medicine into clinical practice. Each subspecialty area now has been covered We thought that this prospicient idea would be once, and the response to the frst eight volumes moved and guided by a resolute commitment in the series has been enthusiastically positive. to excellence. It is reasonable to now update our With the start of the second cycle of subspecialty readers with what has been achieved. coverage, the dissemination of practical informa- Te immediate goal was to transfer informa- tion will be continued as we learn more about tion through a high quality quarterly publication the emerging advances in various ophthalmic in which ophthalmology would be represented by subspecialties that can be applied to obtain the eight subspecialties. In this regard, each issue has best possible care of our patients. Moreover, we had a subspecialty theme and has been overseen will continue to highlight clinically relevant - by two internationally recognized volume edi- formation and maintain our commitment to - tors, who in turn have invited a bevy of experts cellence. G. K. Krieglstein R. N. Weinreb Series Editors Preface Tis second volume of Uveitis and Immunologi- tions, herpes keratitis and ocular toxoplasmosis, cal Disorders in the Essentials in Ophthalmology which still remain sight-threatening disorders.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783642421730
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	11/02/2014
Series:	Essentials in Ophthalmology
Edition description:	2007
Pages:	231
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.61(h) x 0.02(d)

Table of Contents

Targets in Ocular Allergy.- Dry Eye: Inflammation of the Lacrimal Functional Unit.- Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid.- Immunomodulation for Corneal Transplantation.- Scleritis.- Clinical Aspects of MALT.- Immunogenetics of Ocular Inflammatory Disease.- Immune Mechanisms in Uveitis.- The Tip of the Iceberg: Current Knowledge of Uveitis in Juvenile Arthritis.- Herpes Viruses in Ocular Inflammation.- Cytomegalovirus and the Eye.- Behçet's Disease.- Choroiditis: General Considerations and Classification.- Primary Inflammatory Choriocapillaropathies.- Stromal Choroiditis.- Immunomodulatory Therapy in Uveitis.- Vitrectomy in Uveitis.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Tim B. Hopkins, MD, FACS (University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine)
Description: This book in the Essentials in Ophthalmology series reiterates, briefly, the status quo of ocular inflammation and notes the few advances or areas of future interest. Notably absent are any of the recently approve steroid implants or depot delivery systems (de Juan's screw, etc.) or new systemic immunomodulatory treatments and their costs/risks/side effects. This is an update of a book published in 2005. The intent of the series is to maintain quarterly updates in eight subspecialty areas of ophthalmology, with each area getting an update every two years.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a biennial update for uveitis and ocular immunologic disorders. Although a worthy objective, I do not believe the authors met their goal.
Audience: The book is written for practicing clinical ophthalmologists, and possibly comprehensive rheumatologic physicians. Stephen Foster is a recognized expert in ocular inflammation.
Features: Although the book covers each major category of ocular inflammation, meaningful clinical updates are lacking. The best quality of the book is the stated objective. However, there is little substance in the way of clinical advances in the past two years that make their way into print.
Assessment: Although the book is well organized and handsome in appearance, its lack of substance as a true update limits its utility. There is still a need for a fairly comprehensive review of new treatment options that have come to market in the past 2 to 3 years for chronic ocular inflammatory diseases.

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From the reviews:

"The book has a number of strengths. The layout is easy on the eye and there easily digestible bullet point summaries. The quality of the photos and diagrams are excellent … . It is extremely well referenced and very up to date and, in this respect, succeeds in its objectives." (Vijay Shanmuganathan, eyenews, Vol. 12(1), June/July, 2005)

"The book has seventeen chapters which deal with fundamentals in immunopathogenic mechanisms, diagnosis, medical and surgical therapy in uveitis and immunological disorders involving the eye. … the volume offers a superb, coherent foundation. The book is not only aimed at specialists in uveitis. Other subspecialists will also find answers to questions concerning … immunological diseases of the eye. … Almost all of the illustrations are in color with excellent quality, are well reproduced … . The authors have done an admirable job … . " (Joachim Puchta, Ophthalmologica, Vol. 219 (5), 2005)

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