Ocular Infection：Investigation and Treatment in Practice

Since the first edition that was published in 1998 we have seen manychanges in ophthalmology from advancements in laser surgery to new techniques in cataract surgery. With these new developing advancements symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments in ocular disease have also begun to change. Early diagnosis and management of ocular infection is essential to avoid the risk of blindness. An understanding of the related disease process and drug therapy is a key aid in achieving this. The updated Ocular Infection Second Edition covers the basic science of ocular infection, as well as its diagnosis and management of ocular disease, and the changes it is going through.

This detailed source will examine varying aspects of ocular disease, and convey to the reader

· concise documentation covering the scientific basis, diagnosis, and management of ocular disease

· key infections that can follow surgery such as endophthalmitis – after cataract surgery; and keratitis – associated with laser surgery

· advances in the understanding of systemic disease and inflammation as it effects ocular infection

· new antibiotics, especially quinolones, such as levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, and gatifloxacin, and new anti-fungal (voriconazole) and anti-protozoal (phosphocholines) drugs

· advanced technical data through the use of full color diagrams, flow charts, and illustrations