cover image - Clinical Ocular Pharmacology, 5th Edition
ISBN: 9780750675765
Copyright: 2008
Publication Date: 11-12-2007
Page Count: 816
Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
List Price: $173.00

Clinical Ocular Pharmacology, 5th Edition

by Jimmy D. Bartlett, OD, DOS, ScD and Siret D. Jaanus, PhD, LHD

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cover image - Clinical Ocular Pharmacology, 5th Edition
ISBN: 9780750675765
Copyright: 2008
Publication Date: 11-12-2007
Page Count: 816
Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
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Written by experts in the field, this comprehensive resource offers valuable information on the practical uses of drugs in primary eye care. Discussions of the pharmacology of ocular drugs such as anti-infective agents, anti-glaucoma drugs, and anti-allergy drugs lead to more in-depth information on ocular drugs used to treat a variety of disorders, including diseases of the eyelids, corneal diseases, ocular infections, and glaucoma. The book also covers ocular toxicology, focusing on drug interactions, ocular effects of systemic drugs, and life-threatening systemic emergencies.
    • A logical organization makes it easy to find essential information.
    • Complete coverage of the basic fundamentals of pharmacology such as ocular drug delivery and ocular drug formulations.
    • Comprehensive reviews of the pharmacology of specific classes of agents such as the cycloplegics, antiglaucoma drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, ocular irrigating solutions, and contact lens care products.
    • In-depth information on ocular drugs used in clinical practice, including chapters on drugs used to treat eyelid disorders, lacrimal diseases, conjunctiva diseases, corneal diseases, allergies, uveitis, postoperative cataract, retinal diseases, and glaucoma.
    • Coverage of ocular toxicology, including drug interactions, ocular effects of systemic drugs, and life-threatening systemic emergencies.
    • Completely revised and updated content that reflects the latest advances in pharmacology.
    • Updated information on post-operative drugs, including LASIK follow up medications.
    • Expanded coverage in the chapters on Anti-infective Drugs, Anti-allergy Drugs and Decongestants, and Lubricants and Other Preparations of Ocular Surface Disease that includes the latest advancements in antibiotics and medications used to treat allergies and dry eye.
    • A dosage quick reference guide on the inside front cover for quick and easy access.
    • Information on the use of herbal medications.
  • Part One: Fundamental Concepts in Ocular Pharmacy

    Chapter 1: Pharmacotherapy of the Ophthalmic
    Patient

    Chapter 2: Ophthalmic Drug Formulations

    Chapter 3: Ophthalmic Drug Delivery

    Chapter 4: Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Aspects of Ocular Drug Administration

    Chapter 5: Legal Aspects of Drug Administration

    Part Two: Pharmacology of Ocular Drugs

    Chapter 6: Local Anesthetics

    Chapter 7: Analgesics for Treatment of Acute Ocular Pain

    Chapter 8: Mydriatic and Mydrilytics

    Chapter 9: Cycloplegics

    Chapter 10: Ocular Hypotensive Drugs

    Chapter 11: Anti-Infective Drugs

    Chapter 12: Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

    Chapter 13: Antiallergy Drugs and Decongestants

    Chapter 14: Preparations for Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease

    Chapter 15: Antiedema Drugs

    Chapter 16: Dyes

    Chapter 17: Nutritional Agents

    Chapter 18: Drugs for Retinal Diseases

    Part Three: Ocular Drugs in Clinical Practice

    Chapter 19: Topical and Regional Anesthesia

    Chapter 20: Dilation of the Pupil

    Chapter 21: Cycloplegic Refraction

    Chapter 22: Neuro-Ophthalmic Disorders

    Chapter 23: Diseases of the Eyelids

    Chapter 24: Diseases of the Lacrimal System

    Chapter 25: Diseases of the Conjunctiva

    Chapter 26: Diseases of the Cornea

    Chapter 27: Allergic Eye Disease

    Chapter 28: Diseases of the Sclera

    Chapter 29: Uveitis

    Chapter 30: Postoperative Care of the Cataract Patient

    Chapter 31: Diseases of the Retina

    Chapter 32: Thyroid-Related Eye Disease

    Chapter 33: Pharmacologic Management of Strabismus

    Chapter 34: Medical Management of the Glaucomas

    Part Four: Toxicology

    Chapter 35: Ocular Effects of Systemic Drugs
  • Jimmy D. Bartlett, OD, DOS, ScD, Professor of Optometry, School of Optometry, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USA and Siret D. Jaanus, PhD, LHD, Professor of Pharmacology, Department of Biological Sciences, State University of New York, State College of Optometry, NY; Professor Emerita, Southern California College of Optometry, Fullerton, CA, USA
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