The third edition of Ocular Therapeutics brings practitioners up to date with the latest advances in ophthalmic drugs. Divided into three sections, the book begins with discussion on the physiology of the eye, drug administration and the fundamental role of ocular therapeutics.The second section examines the application of ocular therapeutics in ophthalmic surgery for many different disorders and the final section discusses recent advances and future developments.This new edition has been fully updated with the addition of new drugs and delivery systems, covering all groups of drugs used worldwide in different clinical conditions of the eye.Written by recognised international experts, many from the USA, the book is presented in an easy to read format and includes nearly 430 well-illustrated colour figures, tables, flow diagrams and chemical formulas. Key pointsNew edition bringing ophthalmologists up to date with latest advances in ophthalmic drugsIncludes new drugs and delivery systems for all groups of drugs used worldwideWritten by recognised international expertsNearly 430 figures, tables, flow diagrams and chemical formulasPrevious edition published in 2006
Ashok Garg MS PhD FIAO(Bel) FRCS FRSM ADM FAIMS FICAChairman and Medical Director, Garg Eye Institute and Research Center, Hisar, Haryana, India
Section 1: Fundamentals and Preliminary Considerations in Ocular Therapeutics Ocular Defense SystemTear Film PhysiologyAqueous Humor DynamicsRoutes of Administration and Drug DeliverySystems in OphthalmologyMicroorganisms and Ocular DiseasesUnique Ocular Drug Delivery SystemsAntibacterial TherapyAnti-inflammatory TherapyAntiviral TherapyAntifungal TherapyAntiglaucoma TherapyAntiallergy TherapyLocal Anesthetic AgentsOphthalmic Viscosurgical Devices and Other Ocular Surgical AdjunctsMydriatics and CycloplegicsOphthalmic DyesOcular Lubricants and Artificial Tear SolutionsTopical Immune TherapyTopical Hyperosmotic AgentsAntiretroviral Drug Therapy of Ocular Infections in AIDSSterilization, Disinfection and Antiseptics in OphthalmologyMiscellaneous Drugs in OphthalmologyOcular Drug Toxicity: ComplicationsTopical and Systemic Ophthalmic Drugs with Common DosagesOcular Manifestations of Systemic DiseasesQuick Look Tabulated Ocular Therapeutics Information Section 2: Applied Ocular Therapeutics in Ophthalmic Surgery Comprehensive Review of Topical Ophthalmic Antibacterial Agents: Their Mechanisms of Action and Adverse Effects Including Long-Standing Drugs and the Most Recent PreparationsPreoperative and Postoperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Cataract SurgeryManagement of Iatrogenic Inflammation of the EyeManagement of Postrefractive KeratitisOcular Pharmacotherapeutics in Corneal Refractive SurgeryAntioxidants and Their Role in OphthalmologyTetracyclins for Ocular Surface DiseasesClinical Applications of Antimycotic Agents in the EyeRecommended Antibiotic Dosages for Various Clinical Conditions of the EyeEndophthalmitis Prevention StrategiesManagement of Myopic Choroidal NeovascularizationTreatment of Central Serous ChoroidopathyTreatment of Retinal Angiomatous ProliferationConjunctival Allergen Challenge for Evaluating Anti-inflammatory TherapySteroid Therapy for Allergic Ocular DiseaseOptimizing Visual Outcomes with NSAIDs Therapy in Cataract and Refractive SurgeriesImmunosuppressive Drugs in OphthalmologyManagement of Cystoid Macular Edema BlepharitisTrypan Blue in the Management of Mature CataractTrypan Blue Assisted Epiretinal Membrane RemovalPerfluorocarbon Liquids in Vitreoretinal SurgeryUse of Tissue Adhesives in OphthalmologyPhotodynamic Therapy (Verteporfin) in Age-related Macular DegenerationIndocyanine Green AngiographyManagement of Dry Eye—Current Trends and Recent AdvancesManagement of Endophthalmitis: Antibiotic Schedule and DosagesSurgical Techniques of Glued IOLIntraocular GasesPharmacology of Anti-VEGF Therapy Section 3: Recent Advances in Ocular Therapeutics Toxic Anterior Segment SyndromeAnesthesia Trends in OphthalmologyAzithromycin in Ophthalmology: A New TherapyUse of Beta-adrenergic Blockers in Ocular Vascular DiseasesClinical Applications of Anti-inflammatory and Anti-protease Effects of Tetracyclines in Ocular Surface DiseaseOptimized NSAIDs and Antibacterial Regimen is Key to Ocular Surgical Prophylaxis Ophthalmic Medications in Pediatric Age GroupManagement of Uveitis in ChildrenManagement of Anticoagulation Therapy in Elective Ophthalmic ProceduresOcular Pharmacology of Intravitreal Dexamethasone Sustained Release ImplantNanotechnology in OphthalmologyPhotochemical Therapy for Corneal InfectionsRecent and Future Drugs in Ophthalmology