Main description:

Endophthalmitis: Diagnosis and Treatment covers every aspect of this serious disease, beginning with inflammation and immunology. The causes of postoperative, post-traumatic and endogenous endophthalmitis are discussed in detail and therapeutic options for the various types of the condition are suggested. Particular emphasis is given to the prevention, accurate diagnosis and management of endophthalmitis as these are vital to the preservation of vision. A comprehensive resource for the ophthalmologist.

Contents:

Inflammation. Immunology. Microbiology and Molecular Biology. Epidemiology. Pharmacokinteics. Exogenous Endopthalmitis. Other Causes of Exogenous Endopthalmitis. Endogenous Endopthalmitis. Differential Diagnosis of Endopthalmitis. Pharmacology.