Caroline R. Baumal, Jay S. Duker

Current Management of Diabetic Retinopathy

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Stay current with recent progress in the field of diabetic retinopathy management with this practical resource by Drs. Caroline R. Baumal and Jay S. Duker. Concise, highly illustrated coverage includes summaries of the latest evidence and expert guidance on the rationale for each therapeutic option.
Features a wealth of information for ophthalmologists, retinal specialists, and trainees on current management of this increasingly common condition.

Covers how to select the best course of action between drug, laser, or surgical treatment and how to achieve optimal results.

Includes high-quality images that detail before and after treatment, including OCT.

Consolidates today's available information and guidance on diabetic retinopathy management into one convenient resource.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Elsevier, München
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: C2009-0-41769-0
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Oktober 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 239mm x 478mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 566g
• ISBN-13: 9780323484527
• ISBN-10: 0323484522
• Artikelnr.: 48955831

Autorenporträt

As a board-certified ophthalmologist, Caroline R. Baumal MD, FASRS has authored over 170 publications and has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Crystal Apple Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Vit-Buckle Society. She also has been involved with research and clinical trials investigating novel therapies for retinal diseases. Caroline studied biochemistry at McGill University and received an MD from the University of Toronto, where she also completed her ophthalmology residency followed by two fellowships: Retinal Surgery at Wills Eye Hospital and Medical Retinal and Lasers at New England Eye Center.

Inhaltsangabe

Section 1: Diabetic Retinopathy Background

1. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Introduction and General Information

2. Classification of Diabetic Retinopathy

3. Diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy: Clinical

4. Diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy: Imaging

5. Genetics of Diabetic Retinopathy

Section 2: Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy

6. Anti-VEGF Therapy for Diabetic Eye Disease

7. Corticosteroid Therapy for Diabetic Retinopathy

8. Laser Therapy (focal, grid, PRP, UWF PRP, micropulse)

9. Surgical treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy

10. Effect of Modifiable Risk Factors on the Incidence and Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy

11. Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy in Pregnancy

12. Future Therapies: New agents in Preclinical or Pipeline

App. Summary of Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network (DRCR.net) Protocols

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