BookPhoebe Lin, Eric Suhler, editors.
Summary: This unique, comprehensive book provides a much-needed reference on the treatment and management of non-infectious uveitis. Carefully designed, Treatment of Non-infectious Uveitis is the first book of its kind to provide an in-depth, clinically-relevant, expert-driven resource for ophthalmologists focusing on modalities of uveitis treatment, their mechanism of action, dosing, and side effects. Each chapter provides an introduction, mechanism of action, indication, dosage, side effects, and efficacy summaries from clinical trials and other published literature. Topics range from topical treatment, to locally administered therapy including drug-releasing implants, to systemic immunosuppressive treatments both tried and new, as well as surgical management, with each chapter highlighting important practice pearls as well as easy-reference dosing tables, side effects, and lab monitoring pertinent to the agents discussed. The book concludes with a discussion of novel approaches to the treatment of non-infectious uveitis, and special considerations when treating uveitis in the pediatric patient. The majority of patients with non-infectious uveitis are treated by comprehensive ophthalmologists, many of whom are less familiar with established treatment guidelines outlining the role of corticosteroids and immunomodulatory therapy. While the non-specialist, resident, or fellow is sure to benefit from this one-stop guide to uveitis treatment, retina and uveitis specialists alike will also appreciate the practice tips and thorough coverage of this expertly-written reference. Treatment of Non-infectious Uveitis is the ideal reference for all ophthalmologists who seek to improve their understanding of the causes of uveitis and learn how to best treat this condition.
Contents:
Ch 1: Introduction
Ch 2: Topical Therapy in Uveitis
Ch 3: Systemic Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Uveitis
Ch 4: Antimetabolites
Ch 5: T Cell Inhibitors
Ch 6: Alkylating Agents
Ch 7: Biologics Targeting Tumor Necrosis Factor
Ch 8: Biologics Targeting B and T Cell Activation
Ch 9: Targeting Interleukin-6 in Ocular Inflammatory Diseases
Ch 10: Interferons and Intravenous Immunoglobulin
Ch 11: Diagnostic Biopsies in the Management of Uveitis
Ch 12: Therapeutic Vitreoretinal Surgery for Non-infectious Intermediate, Posterior, and Panuveitis
Ch 13: Local Drug Delivery for Non-infectious Uveitis
Ch 14: Novel Approaches to the Treatment of Non-infectious Uveitis
Ch 15: Special Considerations: Treatment of Pediatric Uveitis.