Overview
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Albert J. Augustin
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Städt. Klinikum Karlsruhe, Augenklinik, Karlsruhe, Germany
Explains how to use intravitreal steroids optimally in the treatment of uveitis and macular edema
Discusses pathophysiology and its relevance to treatment
Provides information on the role of imaging and on devices for steroid delivery
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Table of contents (9 chapters)
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- Ana Bastos-Carvalho, Jayakrishna Ambati
Pages 1-15
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- Edoardo Midena, Silvia Bini
Pages 17-24
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- Raja Narayanan, Baruch D. Kuppermann
Pages 25-29
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- Antonio Caimi, Giovanni Staurenghi
Pages 31-53
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- Couturier Aude, Pascale Massin
Pages 55-67
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- Eran Zunz, Anat Loewenstein
Pages 69-79
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- Lazha Talat, Filis Ismetova, Susan Lightman, Oren Tomkins-Netzer
Pages 81-90
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- Paolo Lanzetta, Daniele Veritti, Valentina Sarao
Pages 91-104
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- Stanislao Rizzo, Tomaso Caporossi, Francesco Barca
Pages 105-110
About this book
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.
Editors and Affiliations
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Städt. Klinikum Karlsruhe, Augenklinik, Karlsruhe, Germany
Albert J. Augustin
About the editor
Albert J. Augustin, MD, is Professor of Ophthalmology and Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at Klinikum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany. Prior to joining Klinikum Karlsruhe in 2001, he was Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Mainz, where his roles included Head of the Retina Section and Head of the Laboratory for Pathophysiology of the Eye. In 2010, Dr. Augustin received an Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. His main areas of research include the pathobiochemistry and pathophysiology of oxidative damage to the eye, the biochemistry of tear fluid, the immunology of experimental lens-induced and autoimmune uveitis, and the immunology of Graefe’s disease. Dr. Augustin has published 160 original papers as author or co-author and is the author of previous Springer books, including Augenheilkunde (now in its third edition), as well as Nutrition and the Eye (Karger, 2004).
