Endophthalmitis. Diagnosis and Management

Endophthalmitis: Diagnosis and Treatment covers every aspect of this serious disease, beginning with inflammation and immunology. The causes of postoperative, post-traumatic and endogenous endophthalmitis are discussed in detail and therapeutic options for the various types of the condition are suggested. Particular emphasis is given to the prevention, accurate diagnosis and management of endophthalmitis as these are vital to the preservation of vision. A comprehensive resource for the ophthalmologist.

Contents:

1. Inflammation 2. Immunology 3. Microbiology and Molecular Biology 4. Epidemiology 5. Pharmacokinetics 6. Exogenous Endophthalmitis 7. Other Causes of Exogenous Endophthalmitis 8. Management and Treatment of Endophthalmitis 9. Endogenous Endophthalmitis 10. Differential Diagnosis of Endophthalmitis 11. Pharmacology

Author Biography:

Gholam A. Peyman, MD, a vitreoretinal surgeon, is a pioneer in many areas of ophthalmology, including the intravitreal injection of antibiotics for the treatment of endophthalmitis, evaluation of drugs, surgical resection of ocular tumors, drug delivery systems, lasers, vitreous substitutes, vitrectomy, treatment of uveitis, and transplantation of retinal pigment epithelial cells in age-related macular degeneration,. He is the inventor of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), photoablative LASIK, and the telescopic intraocular lens.