Dry Eye Disease: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment - Hardcover

Penny Asbell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3131397713 ISBN 13: 9783131397713

Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers, 2006

Synopsis

Here is the ultimate guide to managing the most frequently encountered problem in the eye patient--dry eye disease. Dry Eye Disease: The Clinician's Guide to Management provides the latest diagnostic techniques, new approaches for classifying patients, and state-of-the-art, evidence-based medical and surgical treatments. The book opens with a review of the epidemiology and the multifactorial etiologies of dry eye disease. The authors guide the reader through taking a thorough patient history, conducting the diagnostic examination, and using clinical tests to make a confident evaluation of the severity of the disease. In their discussion of both medical and surgical techniques for management, the authors describe common treatments, such as punctal plugs, lid treatment, artificial tears, as well as innovative treatments including autologous serum drops, stem cell transplantation, and more. Highlights: Contributions from such internationally known experts as Shigeru Kinoshita, M. Reza Dana, Maurizio Rolando, Kazuo Tsubota, Kelly Nichols, Janine Smith, J. Daniel Nelson, Jay S. Pepose, Mark J. Mannis, Friedrich E. Kruse, Teruo Nishida, and others Thorough discussion of new and emerging diagnostic tests, including tear osmolarity, impression cytology, corneal permeability, and visual function, enables readers to expand and sharpen their techniques A bullet-point list of key points at the beginning of each chapter is ideal for rapidly reviewing important concepts Numerous tables organize the results of clinical surveys of common symptoms and factors associated with dry eye disease An extensive list of references, as well as a chapter covering online resources, helps the reader keep abreast of the newest research This is a timely reference for all ophthalmologists, optometrists, and trainees in these specialties. It is essential reading for practitioners treating contact lens wearers and refractive surgery patients, as well as patients with glaucoma and age-related m

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Review:

"Two of the most well known names in the field of dry eye disease have put together this remarkable book on the diagnosis and treatment of one of the most common diseases encountered in caring for patients and their eyes...there is a wealth of information reviewed in each chapter. The information is enhanced by the inclusion of numerous tables and figures, with some chapters including several descriptive color photographs. Its organization...allows the reader rapid access to information on the performance of clinical diagnostic tests and treatment options...an excellent resource for students and seasoned clinicians that provides a thorough review of current understandings of dry eye disease diagnosis and treatment options through the eyes of some highly respected experts."--Optometry and Vision Science

Two of the most well known names in the field of dry eye disease have put together this remarkable book on the diagnosis and treatment of one of the most common diseases encountered in caring for patients and their eyes...there is a wealth of information reviewed in each chapter. The information is enhanced by the inclusion of numerous tables and figures, with some chapters including several descriptive color photographs. Its organization...allows the reader rapid access to information on the performance of clinical diagnostic tests and treatment options...an excellent resource for students and seasoned clinicians that provides a thorough review of current understandings of dry eye disease diagnosis and treatment options through the eyes of some highly respected experts.--Optometry and Vision Science

Synopsis:

Statistics show that disorders affecting the ocular surface of the eye account for a significant portion of patients' visits to optometrists and specialists. This practical handbook addresses these disorders and offers insights into the diagnosis and management of dry eye disease. Concise yet thorough, this text will be a valuable tool for the optometrist, clinician and health care professional.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 3131397713
• ISBN 13: 9783131397713
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 232