Endophthalmitis

Gholam A. Peyman, MD, a vitreoretinal surgeon, is a pioneer in many areas of ophthalmology, including the intravitreal injection of antibiotics for the treatment of endophthalmitis, evaluation of drugs, surgical resection of ocular tumors, drug delivery systems, lasers, vitreous substitutes, vitrectomy, treatment of uveitis, and transplantation of retinal pigment epithelial cells in age-related macular degeneration,. He is the inventor of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), photoablative LASIK, and the telescopic intraocular lens.

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

'This is a comprehensive and authoritative, eminently portable guide to a vital subject. The extensive, well-chosen illustrations accompany the text which is clear and readable. It's highly recommended for ophthalmologists of all grades and, indeed, any person who may need to provide initial care for a person presenting with this blinding condition.' - Highly Commended, Ophthalmology Category, 2005 BMA Medical Book Competition 'This profusely illustrated book provides comprehensive coverage of this relatively specialized field ... it is likely to prove invaluable when the urgent need arises.' - S.P.Barrett, Journal of Hospital Infection, March 2005 'Will be invaluable to researchers ... The authors of this work are to be commended for their exceedingly thorough approach to improving the management of this particular form of inflammation.' - Seamus Sweeney MD, EuroTimes, April 2005