Ophthalmic Disease Mechanisms and Drug Discovery

Description

This invaluable book presents a concise discussion on the most important topics of ophthalmology — mechanism of ophthalmic diseases, imaging techniques used fordiagnosis, novel therapies and drug delivery systems. It also covers current knowledge about anti-VEGF therapies that revolutionized neovascular AMD treatment, anti-inflammatory and dry eye treatment, as well as nanoparticles use of drug delivery.

Written by experts in ophthalmology, this unique volume provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research in the field. This is an essential reading that willprovide up-to-date reference to practicing physicians and current knowledge to residents and students.

Readership: Undergraduate students interested in ophthalmology, medical students, PhD students, practicing physicians, doctors and residents (in the field ofophthamology, or any other field, if they would like to contribute to their knowledge about ophthalmic diseases and treatments).