The Sclera

The Sclera is the definitive text on the diagnosis and treatment of scleral diseases, with in-depth chapters on non-infectious scleritis, infectious sclertitis, non-inflammatory diseases of the sclera, and systemic implications of scleral disease. Basic physiology, anatomy, and biochemistry are addressed as well. Written for the ophthalmologist, the revised and updated new edition of The Sclera contains the most current information available on newer characterizations of the composition of the sclera, immune derangements of it, and success in medical and surgical treatment of the inflammatory diseases of the sclera. Front Matter....Pages i-xiii Structural Considerations of the Sclera....Pages 1-30 Immunologic Considerations of the Sclera....Pages 31-56 Diagnostic Approach of Episcleritis and Scleritis....Pages 57-93 Clinical Considerations of Episcleritis and Scleritis....Pages 95-136 Pathology in Scleritis....Pages 137-171 Noninfectious Scleritis....Pages 173-240 Infectious Scleritis....Pages 241-276 Noninflammatory Diseases of the Sclera....Pages 277-297 Treatment of Episcleritis and Scleritis....Pages 299-307 Back Matter....Pages 309-320 Maite Sainz De La Maza, Joseph Tauber, C. Stephen Foster. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.