Main description:

The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye covering the iris and the pupil, allowing light to enter and covering two thirds of the eye's focusing tasks.

This two volume set is a comprehensive guide to the latest research and techniques for the cornea. Beginning with basic science, examination techniques and epidemiology, the following chapters discuss the diagnosis and the medical and surgical treatment of numerous different conditions and diseases that may affect the cornea.

Written by an extensive international editor and author team, this manual features more than 1300 full colour clinical and histopathological images, as well as a DVD demonstrating a multitude of surgical techniques described in the book.

Key points

Comprehensive two volume set describing diagnosis and treatment of numerous corneal disorders
Features more than 1300 colour images and illustrations
Includes a DVD demonstrating surgical techniques and procedures
Extensive international author and editor team

Contents:

Volume 1

Part One: Fundamentals

Section 1: Basic Science
Section 2: Examination & Evaluation Techniques
Section 3: Epidemiology Of Cornea & External Diseases

Part Two: Clinical Topics

Section 4: Infectious Diseases
Section 5: Immunologic Disease
Section 6: Ocular Surface Disease
Section 8: Metabolic & Congenital Disease
Section 9: Conjunctival Corneal Dysplasia & Malignacy
Section 10: Trauma
Section 11: Corneal Dystrophies & Degenerations
Section 12: Corneal & Conjunctival Manifestations of Dietary Deficiencies
Section 13: Contact Lenses
Section 14: Emerging Innovation

Volume 2

Part Three: Cornea Surgery

Section 15: Corneal, Scleral & Conjunctival Surgery Supportive & Protective
Section 16: Ocular Surface Rehabilitation
Section 17: Femtosecond Laser Applications in Anterior Segment Surgery

Appendix

Corneal Instrumentation
Surgical Procedure Guidelines