Overview

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.

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Author:   Jimmy D. Bartlett ,  Siret D. Jaanus
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Edition:   5th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   1.987kg
ISBN:  

9780750675765

ISBN 10:   0750675764
Pages:   816
Publication Date:   28 December 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

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

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