| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 452 pages) : color illustrations |
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Front cover; Ocular Surface Disease: Cornea, Conjunctiva and Tear Film; Copyright page; Table of Contents; Video Contents; Preface; Contributors; Dedication; Acknowledgements; 1 Fundamentals; 1 Historical Concepts of Ocular Surface Disease; Introduction; Ocular Surface Disease: Advances in Diagnosis & Medical Management; Origins of the Surgical Management of Severe Ocular Surface Disease; Corneal Stem Cell Theory and Early Clinical Applications; Ocular Surface Disease: Contemporary Advances in Surgical Management; References; 2 Eyelid Anatomy and Function; Introduction |
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Overview of External AnatomyEyelid Skin; Eyelid Muscles: Protractors; Eyelid Muscles: Retractors; Upper Lid Retractor: Levator; Upper Lid Retractor: Müller's Muscle; Upper Lid Retractor: Frontalis; Lower Lid Retractors; Septum; Orbital Fat; Tarsus; Meibomian Glands; Conjunctiva and the Tear Film; Canthal Tendons; Eyelid Margin; Lacrimal Drainage System; Vascular Supply; Lymphatic Drainage; Nerves; References; 3 The Tear Film:; Tear Film Anatomy and Physiology; Structure and Stability; Lipids; Aqueous Component; Mucins; Tear Dysfunction; Osmolarity; References |
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4 Conjunctival Anatomy and PhysiologyIntroduction; Anatomy and Histology; Bulbar; Fornix; Palpebral; Conjunctival Function; Tear Film; Immunology; References; 5 Limbus and Corneal Epithelium; Introduction; Limbal Epithelium; Anatomy and Structure; Limbal Epithelial Stem Cells; Differentiation of Limbal Epithelial Stem Cells to Corneal Epithelium; Limbal Niche and Limbal Epithelial Crypts; Corneal Epithelium; Superficial Epithelial cells; Suprabasal Wing-Like Epithelial Cells; Basal Epithelial Cells; Basement Membrane; Summary; Acknowledgments; References |
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6 Classification of Ocular Surface DiseaseIntroduction; Eyelids and Eyelashes; Lid Margin and Meibomian Glands; Tear Film and Dry Eye Syndrome; Aqueous Tear-Deficient Dry Eye; Evaporative Dry Eye; Conjunctiva; Corneal Epithelium; Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency; Conclusion; References; 2 Diseases of the Ocular Surface; 7 Diagnostic Techniques in Ocular Surface Disease; Introduction; Slit Lamp Examination; Schirmer Testing; Ocular Surface Staining; Tear Break-up Time; Patient Questionnaire; Impression Cytology; Confocal Microscopy; Tear Film Interferometry; Tear Meniscus Measurement; Esthesiometry |
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OsmolarityRapid Testing For Inflammatory Markers; Ocular Surface Scraping; Conclusion; References; 8 Blepharitis:; Historical Classification of Blepharitis; Anterior Blepharitis; Staphylococcal Blepharitis; Clinical Features; Infectious Etiology; Seborrheic Blepharitis; Associated Conditions; Posterior Blepharitis; Meibomian Gland Dysfunction; Meibomian Gland Dropout; Altered Biochemical Composition of Meibum; Changes in Lid Morphology; Associated Conditions; Conclusion; References; 9 Anterior Blepharitis: Treatment Strategies; Introduction; Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis; Treatment |
| Summary |
Ocular Surface Disease: Cornea, Conjunctiva and Tear Film incorporates current research and the latest management strategies as well as classification systems and treatment paradigms for all forms of ocular surface disease. This is the first comprehensive resource that helps you to meet ocular surface disease challenges effectively using today's best medical and surgical approaches. Get the complete, evidence-based guidance you need to provide optimal care for your patients with ocular surface disease. Implement the latest dru |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Online resources; title from home page (viewed April 4, 2014) |
| Subject |
Anterior segment (Eye) -- Diseases
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Cornea -- Diseases.
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Conjunctiva -- Diseases.
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Corneal Diseases -- therapy
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Corneal Diseases -- surgery
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Cornea -- anatomy & histology
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Cornea -- physiology
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Corneal Diseases
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Conjunctival Diseases
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Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases -- surgery
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Conjunctiva -- surgery
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Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures -- methods
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Tissue Transplantation -- methods
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Vision.
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MEDICAL -- Ophthalmology.
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Anterior segment (Eye) -- Diseases
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Conjunctiva -- Diseases
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Cornea -- Diseases
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic book
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Holland, Edward J., editor.
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Mannis, Mark J., editor.
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Lee, W. Barry, editor.
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| ISBN |
9781455756230 |
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1455756237 |
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