Comprehensive Guide to Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery

Authored by renowned experts in the field, this updated reference provides a comprehensive overview of the management of major vitreoretinal diseases. The book is divided into four essential sections, covering posterior segment anatomy and physiology, diagnostic tools, disease states, and vitreoretinal procedures.

Section 1: Posterior Segment Anatomy and Physiology

This section provides a detailed understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the posterior segment, laying the foundation for the rest of the book.

Section 2: Diagnostic Tools

This section reviews the spectrum of diagnostic tools used in the field, from low-technology devices like the indirect ophthalmoscope to state-of-the-art technologies such as spectral domain optical coherence tomography (OCT), multifocal electroretinography, scanning laser ophthalmoscopy, and fundus autofluorescence.

Section 3: Disease States

This comprehensive section covers a wide range of disease states, including retinovascular conditions, macular diseases, inherited vitreoretinal conditions, inflammatory conditions, intraocular tumors, vitreous and retinal detachments, trauma and toxicity, and fundus conditions. The section also discusses the latest advances in treatment, such as the use of anti-VEGF therapy for macular edema and age-related macular degeneration.

Section 4: Vitreoretinal Procedures

This section provides detailed information on various vitreoretinal procedures, including intravitreal injections, microincisional vitrectomy, and other surgical techniques. Clinical pearls, controversies, and special considerations are highlighted throughout the chapter.

This updated reference is richly illustrated with over 700 color images and surgical procedure drawings, making it an invaluable resource for ophthalmology residents and ophthalmologists with comprehensive practices.