ISBN : 9789811251474
Author : Lightman Susan
Publisher : World Scientific
Year : 2023
Language : English
Type : E-book
Description : This book is a practical, patient-centered, clinical approach to assist ophthalmologists and ophthalmology trainees in the early diagnosis and management of walk-in patients presenting with uveitis of unknown etiology. It is symptoms- and signs-oriented and illustrated with many images, such that it may be an easily used reference for deciding on diagnostic tests and treatment options. Written by leading international experts in the field, Uveitis Management serves as a practical tool for daily work in an ophthalmic clinic, helping you through the first steps of investigation, management and treatment decisions for these complex patients, highlighting pitfalls, how to avoid them, and how to manage complications as they occur. Errata(s) Errata (66 KB) Sample Chapter(s) Preface Chapter 1: Classification of Uveitis Contents: Classification of Uveitis Clinical Assessment in Uveitis Imaging in Uveitis Systemic Investigations in Uveitis Non-Infectious Uveitis Infectious Uveitis Masquerade Syndromes Complications of Uveitis Medical Management of Uveitis Surgical Management of Complications of Uveitis Cataract Surgery in Uveitis Practical Approach to Managing the Uveitis Patient Appendix A: Administration of Frequently Used Drugs in Uveitis Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions in Uveitis Clinics Readership: A must-have reference for general ophthalmologists, ophthalmology residents and fellows, as well as ophthalmologists embarking in retinal and/or uveitis subspecialization. Rheumatologists, infectious disease experts, clinical immunologists, internal medicine physicians, and researchers working in the field of uveitis will also find this book highly relevant.