Cornea and external disease (2003) Gary N. Foulks

Description

This volume reviews new developments in cornea and external disease therapy, focusing on anti-infectious therapy, emerging microbial resistance, and new antimicrobial options. It summarizes current understanding and management of ocular surface disease (including dry eye, meibomian gland disease, and surgical treatments like amniotic membrane transplantation and limbal stem cell resurfacing). The issue also covers advances in therapeutic and continuous wear contact lenses, novel surgical approaches to endothelial replacement, and updates in LASIK and LASEK refractive surgery.