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Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disorders 1st Edition by Stephen Pflugfelder, Roger Bauerman, Michael E Stern ISBN 082474702X 9780824747022

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Publisher: Informa Healthcare
File Extension: PDF
File size: 20.15 MB
Pages: 439
Author: Stephen Pflugfelder (Editor), Roger Bauerman (Editor), Michael E. Stern (Editor)
ISBN: 082474702X, 9780824747022
Language: English
Year: 2004
Edition: 1

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ISBN 10: 082474702X 
ISBN 13: 9780824747022
Author: Stephen Pflugfelder, Roger Bauerman, Michael E Stern

In addition to communicating current methods for diagnosis and assessing the array of conventional and newfound therapeutic options for dry eye and ocular surface disorders, this edifying reference offers scientific background on normal ocular surface and tear film functioning; descriptions of the mechanisms involved in inflammation; and a review of the unified theory of dry eye etiology.

Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disorders 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Fundamentals of the Ocular Surface

  • Chapter 1: Anatomy and Physiology of the Ocular Surface
    • Definition of the Ocular Surface Concept
    • Eyelid Anatomy and Function
    • The Human Tear Film: Structure and Function (Lipid, Aqueous, Mucin Layers)
    • Cornea and Conjunctiva: Anatomy and Physiology
    • Lacrimal Gland and Accessory Lacrimal Glands
    • Meibomian Glands: Anatomy and Function
    • Limbal Stem Cells and Their Importance
  • Chapter 2: The Lacrimal Functional Unit
    • Neuroregulation of the Ocular Surface
    • Interplay of Components for Ocular Surface Homeostasis
  • Chapter 3: Pathophysiology of Dry Eye Disease
    • Aqueous Deficient Dry Eye
    • Evaporative Dry Eye (including Meibomian Gland Dysfunction)
    • Inflammation and the Vicious Cycle of Dry Eye
    • Tear Film Instability and Hyperosmolarity
    • Role of Cytokines and Mediators

Part II: Diagnosis and Classification of Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disorders

  • Chapter 4: Patient History and Symptom Assessment
    • Dry Eye Questionnaires (OSDI, DEQ-5, etc.)
    • Impact on Quality of Life and Visual Function
  • Chapter 5: Clinical Examination Techniques
    • Slit Lamp Examination
    • Tear Film Break-Up Time (TBUT)
    • Fluorescein and Lissamine Green Staining
    • Schirmer Test and Phenol Red Thread Test
    • Tear Meniscus Height Assessment
    • Meibomian Gland Evaluation (Expression, Meibography)
    • Lid Margin Assessment (Blepharitis, Lid Wiper Epitheliopathy)
  • Chapter 6: Advanced Diagnostic Modalities
    • Tear Osmolarity
    • Inflammatory Markers (e.g., MMP-9)
    • Corneal Topography and Aberrometry
    • Impression Cytology
    • In Vivo Confocal Microscopy
  • Chapter 7: Classification Systems for Dry Eye Disease
    • TFOS DEWS II Classification
    • Severity Grading Scales

Part III: Specific Ocular Surface Disorders

  • Chapter 8: Dry Eye Disease
    • Epidemiology and Risk Factors
    • Types and Subtypes
    • Management Approaches (discussed in more detail in Part IV)
  • Chapter 9: Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) and Blepharitis
    • Anterior and Posterior Blepharitis
    • Demodex Blepharitis
    • Management of MGD
  • Chapter 10: Ocular Allergy
    • Seasonal and Perennial Allergic Conjunctivitis
    • Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC)
    • Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis (AKC)
    • Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC)
    • Management of Ocular Allergy
  • Chapter 11: Corneal and Conjunctival Dystrophies and Degenerations
    • Pterygium and Pinguecula
    • Recurrent Corneal Erosions
    • Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency (LSCD)
    • Superior Limbic Keratoconjunctivitis (SLK)
  • Chapter 12: Cicatricial Conjunctivitis
    • Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid
    • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
    • Chemical and Thermal Injuries
  • Chapter 13: Neurotrophic Keratopathy
  • Chapter 14: Ocular Surface and Systemic Diseases
    • Sjögren's Syndrome
    • Graft-versus-Host Disease (GVHD)
    • Thyroid Eye Disease
    • Diabetes and other systemic conditions affecting the ocular surface
  • Chapter 15: Ocular Surface Disease in Specific Populations
    • Contact Lens Wearers
    • Post-Refractive Surgery Dry Eye
    • Cataract Surgery and Ocular Surface
    • Glaucoma Treatment and the Ocular Surface
    • Pediatric Dry Eye

Part IV: Management and Therapeutics

  • Chapter 16: General Management Strategies
    • Patient Education
    • Environmental Modifications
    • Lid Hygiene (Warm Compresses, Lid Scrubs)
    • Nutritional Supplements (Omega-3 Fatty Acids)
  • Chapter 17: Topical Ocular Lubricants and Artificial Tears
    • Types and Formulations
    • Preservative-free vs. Preservative-containing
  • Chapter 18: Anti-inflammatory Therapies
    • Topical Corticosteroids
    • Cyclosporine and Lifitegrast
    • Systemic Anti-inflammatory Agents
  • Chapter 19: Secretagogues and Punctal Occlusion
    • Topical and Oral Secretagogues
    • Punctal Plugs (Temporary and Permanent)
  • Chapter 20: Devices and Procedures for MGD
    • Thermal Pulsation Systems (e.g., LipiFlow)
    • Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy
    • Manual Gland Expression
  • Chapter 21: Biological Therapies
    • Autologous Serum Eye Drops
    • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
    • Amniotic Membrane Transplantation
  • Chapter 22: Therapeutic Contact Lenses and Scleral Lenses
  • Chapter 23: Surgical Management of Ocular Surface Disorders
    • Ocular Surface Reconstruction
    • Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation
    • Keratoplasty in Ocular Surface Disease
    • Tarsorrhaphy
    • Keratoprosthesis (e.g., Boston KPro)
  • Chapter 24: Managing Ocular Pain in Dry Eye Disease

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