Cornea and External Eye Disease: Corneal Allotransplantation, Allergic Disease and Trachoma (Essentials in Ophthalmology)

The 8 recurring volumes of the "Essentials in Ophthalmology" series cover the most recent developments in one of eight subspecialties in Ophthalmology. With four volumes published per year, each subspecialty is newly visited every 24 months, with a distinct focus on recent developments. By bridging the gap between original research and medical textbooks, the transfer of this developing knowledge into daily practice is greatly enhanced. Front Matter....Pages i-xvi Immune Privilege of Corneal Allografts....Pages 1-12 Mechanisms of Corneal Allograft Rejection and the Development of New Therapies....Pages 13-23 New Developments in Topical and Systemic Immunomodulation Following Penetrating Keratoplasty....Pages 25-36 Cytokine Analysis of the Aqueous Humor in the Context of Penetrating Keratoplasty....Pages 37-52 Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation: Surgical Techniques and Results....Pages 53-67 Cell Cycle Control and Replication in Corneal Endothelium....Pages 69-86 Current State of the Art of Fitting Gas-Permeable (GP) Contact Lenses....Pages 87-96 Allergic Disease of the Conjunctiva and Cornea....Pages 97-120 Trachoma....Pages 122-135 Keratoprosthesis....Pages 137-144 Posterior Lamellar Keratoplasty in Perspective....Pages 146-159 Back Matter....Pages 161-163 Presents recent developments in the diagnosis and treatment of corneal disease. It is designed to serve as a bridge between the primary and tertiary literature, and covers the following main topics: Confocal microscopy of the cornea; treatment of adenoviral corneal opacities; conservative treatment of severe surface disorders; amniotic membrane transplantation; limbal stem cell transplantation; techniques in penetrating keratoplasty; deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty; corneal allograft rejection; and infective complications following LASIK This outstanding volume from the Essentials in Ophthalmology series presents recent developments in the diagnosis and treatment of corneal disease. Its intention is not to replace the relevant textbooks, but to serve as a bridge between the primary and tertiary literature