Author

Contributions

  • Ashok Garg (Editor) - Contributor
  • John D Sheppard (Editor) - Contributor
  • Eric D Donnenfeld (Editor) - Contributor
  • Mitchell Friedlaender (Editor) - Contributor

Publication

2007-10-01 - Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Language

English

Word Count

154,500 words, Guess

Page Count

618 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

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Description

This book is a complete, current guide to antibiotic and anti-inflammatory pharmacotherapy in ophthalmology and ocular surgery. Coverage includes up-to-date information on new generation fluoroquinolones, new uses of tetracyclines, topical azithromycin, new anti-inflammatory drugs, endophthalmitis prophylaxis and management, and treatment of corneal ulcers, uveitis, cystoid macular edema, blepharitis, and post-refractive keratitis. Close attention is given to preoperative and postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory therapy to optimize outcomes in cataract and refractive surgeries. A section on recent advances includes toxic anterior segment syndrome, topical immune therapy, and nanotechnology. A CD-ROM contains a photo atlas of clinical manifestations of ocular infective and inflammatory conditions.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Clinical Applications of Antibiotics and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in OphthalmologyHardcoverLippincott Williams & Wilkins2007-10-01

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