Medical Retina

The specialty of medical retina remains one of the most challenging fields in ophthalmology. Fortunately, in the past few years the standard of knowledge in the area of medical retina has improved substantially. The insight in basic mechanisms of disease has been expanded and novel diagnostic and efficacious therapeutic strategies have been developed bridging the gap between laboratory and clinical science. For example, new developments in ophthalmic imaging have contributed significantly to our understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment of various retinal diseases.This volume encompasses the application of confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy including fundus autofluorescence imaging as well as the mapping of central visual function by microperimetry. It also covers anti-VEGF therapy that has revolutionized the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration. The next big challenge, the management and treatment targets for dry AMD is also presented as well as the practical relevance for the management of diabetic macular edema and retinal vein occlusions.Written by world-renowned experts, this authoritative work on medical retina is both comprehensive and practical and will serve the need of all ophthalmologists as well as optometrists and ophthalmic nurses to keep up-to-date with the new developments in the important field of medical retina.

General

ISBN		9783540336716
Fiction/Non-Fiction		Non-Fiction
Publisher		Springer Verlag
Pages		217
List Price		$159.00
Publication Date		09/03/2007
Release Status		In Print
Format		Hardcover
Language		English
Measurements		Height: 10.25 Inches (US) Width: 7 Inches (US) Thickness: 0.5 Inches (US) Unit Weight: 1.4 Pounds (US)
Series		Essentials in Ophthalmology
Editor		Holz, Frank G. Spaide, Richard F.
Edition Number		1