Dry Eye Disease

Dry Eye Disease
Author: Penny A. Asbell
Publisher: Thieme
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1604064935

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 macular degeneration.

Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology E-Book

Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology E-Book
Author: Jack J. Kanski
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 931
Release: 2015-03-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702055743

Kanski’s Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach is the classic specialty text providing the perfect ophthalmology foundation for trainees through to experienced practitioners. The famous visually dynamic and succinct format enables easy comprehension and focused guidance in the diagnosis and management of ophthalmic disorders. Build the ultimate foundation in ophthalmology with this market-leading resource. Benefit from guidance on examination, imaging, and the recognition of systemic conditions associated with ocular disease. Completely revised by award-winning ophthalmic educator Brad Bowling, the eighth edition reflects the latest advances, making this an indispensable resource to enhance learning, aid exam preparation and guide clinical practice. Designed for rapid reference and efficient recall, the concise but comprehensive chapters use crisp targeted text, bulleted lists, tables, and visual aids to highlight salient points across all ophthalmology subspecialties. Features detailed updates on key evolving topics such as the spectrum of macular disease, with many new disorders added to this edition across a range of subspecialties. Increased emphasis on practical investigation and management. Includes 2,600 illustrations, images and artworks, with over 900 brand new for this edition, including ultra wide-field imaging, fundus autofluorescence, and high-resolution OCT. Consult this title on your favourite e-reader.

The Dry Eye Remedy

The Dry Eye Remedy
Author: Robert Latkany, M.D.
Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2014-02-04
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1578265355

IMPROVE YOUR VISION, REDUCE WRINKLES AND REDNESS, AND RESTORE OVERALL EYE HEALTH It can happen any time. Your eyes feel tired. You rub them. You look at yourself in the mirror and see lines, wrinkles, bags, redness that were never there before. Dry eye often starts as a minor irritation but can develop into a deeper problem affecting your vision and appearance. Approximately 77 million Americans suffer from dry eye (also known as dysfunctional tear syndrome). And traditional solutions, such as eyedrops and eyelid surgery, may actually make the problem worse. The Dry Eye Remedy is the first book to give dry eye sufferers simple and practical ways to restore eye health and appearance without surgery. Robert Latkany, M.D., offers: • an innovative Home Eye Spa program with a soothing eye-cleansing massage • easy environmental and lifestyle changes to help you look and feel better • cutting-edge research on which medications and procedures may help and which to avoid. The Dry Eye Remedy is an essential tool to ensure there is “not a dry eye in the house.”

Dry Eye Disease Treatment in the Year 2020

Dry Eye Disease Treatment in the Year 2020
Author: Rolando Toyos
Publisher:
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2016-05-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781534773318

Dry eye disease is one of the most common and debilitating eye problems. Patients have been specifically searching for information on successful new treatments that go beyond lid scrubs, warm compresses, and artificial tears. Dr. Toyos has been one of the leaders in the field of treatment for several years. His invention of Intense Pulse Light for dry eye disease is now used by top centers throughout the world. His innovations have won awards from UNESCO and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He has tackled some of the most difficult dry eye cases, providing relief when other remedies have failed. He continues to innovate and collaborate with experts in several biotech fields to advance his passion to conquer this disease. In this book, Dr. Toyos focuses the reader on the treatments that have been proven to work, while discarding all of the ideas that have failed but continue to be tried by novices. He gives you a clear picture of what is available now and a glimpse of what is possible in the near future. All proceeds from this book go to the Toyos Foundation, a non-profit organization established by Toyos Clinic to provide free medical care to the underinsured.

Surgery for the Dry Eye

Surgery for the Dry Eye
Author: Gerd Geerling
Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3805583761

A number of structures contribute to tear production and maintenance, including the tear system, the lids and the orbit. The ocular surface itself is also a part of the system, including the cornea and conjunctiva. This makes for a very complex situation that can easily lead to changes in tear film and the ocular surface that are called "dry eye." Here a team of experts carefully examine how and when surgery is indicated, addressing normal tear film, normal anatomy (including immunological interactions), classification and diagnosis, anti-inflammatory and immnunosup-pressive concepts, correction and drainage techniques, surgery of the conjunctiva and cornea, keratoprosthesis surgery, botulism toxin injections, mucous membrane grafting, and salivary gland transplantation along with other treatments. The collection closed with a set of scientific studies. The color and monochrome clinical photographs and line illustrations are especially well-chosen and informative.

Ocular Surface Disorders

Ocular Surface Disorders
Author: Jose M Benitez-del-Castillo
Publisher: JP Medical Ltd
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2013-11-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1907816313

Current knowledge of the epidemiology, clinical expression, pathophysiology and available medical and surgical therapy for ocular surface diseases, providing an invaluable text for ocular surface specialists, general ophthalmologists, optometrists and residents.

A Case-Based Guide to Eye Pain

A Case-Based Guide to Eye Pain
Author: Michael S. Lee
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2017-11-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319651218

Diagnosing a patient with unexplained ocular pain can be time-consuming and difficult, but taking an anatomic approach and excluding causes along the way can aid in the diagnosis. This book provides the reader with a systematic evaluation plan for these cases, written and edited by leaders in the field. A Case-Based Guide to Eye Pain is written for both ophthalmologists and neuro-ophthalmologists since there are not enough neuro-ophthalmologists to treat the number of patients with unexplained ocular pain and general ophthalmologists are having to take on the diagnosis and treatment of these patients. Organized in an easy-to-use manner, each case covers the following key elements: the chief complaint, history of the present illness, the examination, assessment and plan, follow-up, alternate perspective, summary points, and key references. Tables are also available to help the reader rapidly sort through cases that may apply to a sign, symptom, historical feature, diagnostic test or treatment option. This allows the practitioner who has a patient with a particular concern to use the tables to identify a case discussion. Additionally, A Case-based Guide to Eye Pain includes an appendices with the general approach to eye pain and anatomy of the trigeminal pathway and its relation to eye pain.

Manual of Oculoplastic Surgery

Manual of Oculoplastic Surgery
Author: Mark R. Levine
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 519
Release: 2018-06-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319745123

For the last two decades, this best-selling, step-by-step guide to oculoplastic surgery has been highly respected and widely used by ophthalmologists, oculofacial plastic fellows, residents, ENT-facial plastic surgeons, and general plastic surgeons. The revised and updated fifth edition of Manual of Oculoplastic Surgery is designed to guide the physician in exploring and completing a variety of ocular plastic procedures in a comprehensive and logical step-by-step sequence. It features new authors. Sections include: Trauma, Lacrimal Surgery, Cosmetic, Congenital Ptosis, Acquired Ptosis, Eyelid Malposition, Facial Nerve Dysfunction, Eyelid Flaps, Orbital Surgery, and Therapeutic Considerations. Each procedure in this must-have resource includes a review of the surgical anatomy, step-by-step instructions, plus the book is complete with more than one hundred color illustrations and dozens of surgical videos for further education.

Step by Step LASIK Surgery

Step by Step LASIK Surgery
Author: Namrata Sharma
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2005-08-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1841844691

A decade after the introduction of the LASIK technique in refractive surgery, the technique has reached its maturity. Thoroughly researched and easy to read, Step by Step LASIK Surgery provides practical information regarding the various aspects of LASIK surgery. Expert LASIK surgeons share their experiences with this state-of-the-art surgical technique. The book is organized in a simple and effective style that presents a step-by-step approach to LASIK surgery. It includes information about the latest microkertomes and excimer laser machines and specific surgical techniques like LASEK, LASIK for post-penetrating keratoplasty, ametropias, and wavefront guided LASIK.

WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region

WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region
Author:
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2008-06-05
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9789290613831

Acupuncture has been practiced for more than 2500 years in the Western Pacific region and has become a global therapeutic method in recent decades. However, it was reported that acupuncturists differed by up to 25% in the acupuncture points they used, raising doubts and uncertainty regarding the efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatment, as well as causing difficulties in the fields of acupuncture research and education. Member States therefore increasingly began to demand standardization in acupuncture point locations. Responding to this request, the WHO Western Pacific Regional Office initiated a project to reach consensus on acupuncture point locations and thus convened 11 serial meetings resulting in these guidelines. This Standard acupuncture point locations in the Western Pacific Region stipulates the methodology for locating acupuncture points on the surface of the human body, as well as the locations of 361 acupuncture points. The Standard is applicable for teaching, research, clinical service, publication, and academic exchanges involving acupuncture.