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Title
Intravitreal steroids [electronic resource] / Albert J. Augustin, editor.
ISBN
9783319144870 electronic book
3319144871 electronic book
9783319144863
Published
Cham : Springer, [2015]
Copyright
©2015
Language
English
Description
1 online resource
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-319-14487-0 doi
Call Number
RM292.2
Dewey Decimal Classification
615/.364
Summary
This book explains how to use intravitreal steroids optimally in the management of patients with intraocular inflammation (uveitis) and macular edema. The rationale for this treatment approach is first explained by examining the pathophysiology of these disease entities, with particular attention to the major role of inflammatory processes. Devices for the delivery of steroids to the eye are discussed, and guidance provided on the role of imaging studies before, during, and after steroid therapy. The value of different steroidal approaches is then considered in detail. Other topics addressed include the use of steroids as a surgical adjunct and within a combination strategy. Uveitis and macular edema are common sight-threatening diseases or complications of diabetes and retinal vein occlusion for which no adequate treatment was available until recently. Both trainees and practitioners will find Intravitreal Steroids to be an invaluable aid in combating these blinding diseases.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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Print version: 9783319144863
Pathophysiology of Macular Edema in General ? Results from basic research
Pathophysiology of Macular Edema in Diabetes, Retinal Vein Occlusion and Uveitis
Imaging before, during and after steroid therapy
Devices for the delivery of steroids to the eye
Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema with steroids
Treatment of Macular Edema due to Retinal Vein Occlusion with steroids
Treatment of Uveitis with steroids
Steroids as a surgical adjunct
Steroids in a combination strategy.
