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Allergic Disorders of the Ocular Surface is a textbook for students and practitioners involved in the management of patients with ocular allergy. Allergic disorders of the ocular surface affect more than 20% of the general population and they are ocular diseases in which IgE- and/or T-lymphocyte mediated mechanisms are involved. They can have a significant impact on an individual's quality of life. This book addresses the important aspects of allergic disorders of the ocular surface with particular emphasis on the pathomechanism and pharmacotherapy of the different types of ocular allergy. The cellular and molecular mechanisms of the pathomechanism of allergic eye diseases, as well as lymphocytic activation process are covered in this book. The book will provide the reader with considerable insight into the pharmacotherapy of allergic eye diseases with emphasis on the clinical pharmacology of anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical agents. The specific types of allergic ocular surface diseases are covered with chapters on each specific type, organized into sections that describe the allergic condition, pathomechanism, clinical presentation, diagnosis, clinical management, complications and prognosis. To achieve success in the management of allergic disorders of the ocular surface, the clinician requires considerable understanding of the pathomechanisms and clinical features of the different forms of allergic eye diseases, in addition to adequate knowledge of the non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment strategies. Thus, this book will equip the clinician with essential knowledge for understanding the pathomechanisms and pharmacotherapy of allergic eye diseases to provide appropriate patient care. |
