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Publisher: Springer
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ISBN: 354022596X
Medical Retina (Essentials in Ophthalmology)
Although the treatment of retinal diseases remains one of the most challenging fields in ophthalmology, the standard of knowledge has improved substantially over the past few years. Medical books Medical Retina . The insight into basic mechanisms of disease has been expanded and novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies have been developed, bridging the gap between laboratory and clinical science Medical books Medical Retina (Paperback). The specialty of medical retina remains one of the most challenging fields in ophthalmology. 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 new developments in the important field of medical retina. It 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.
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Medical Book Medical Retina
The insight into basic mechanisms of disease has been expanded and novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies have been developed, bridging the gap between laboratory and clinical science. Internationally renowned experts present here a comprehensive review of the newest developments, including:
- Applications of optical coherence tomography
- Scanning laser ophthalmoscopy for fundus autofluorescence imaging
- Current and updated recommendations for photodynamic therapy in neovascular AMD
- Novel approaches including intravitreal injections of antiangiogenic substances
This highly practical and clinically relevant volume will be of great value for all those involved with the treatment of retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and chronic central serous chorioretinopathy.