All adnexal structures - the tear system, the lids and the orbit as well as neuronal and cellular components of the ocular surface itself, i.e. the cornea and conjunctiva - are involved in tear production and maintenance. If any part of this complex functional unit mutates either primary or secondary to disease, changes in tear film and ocular surface known as dry eye may occur. In this volume a panel of well-established international experts provides the theoretical foundation and describes the interaction of the ocular adnexa and surface in dry eye. Current guidelines for the diagnosis and medical management are also given. The main focus lies on surgical concepts exceeding techniques such as to block the lacrimal drainage system or lid surgery, but encompasses corneal and conjunctival as well as orbital and maxillofacial surgery where often complex transplantation procedures are involved. This volume offers a concise review on surgical treatment of the dry eye to all ophthalmologists dealing with this fairly common eye disorder.

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Information

Publisher

S. Karger

Year

2008

ISBN

9783805583770

Edition

Topic

Medicine

Subtopic

Opthalmology & Optometry

Cover
Contents
List of Contributors
Preface
Part I: Anatomy, Pathophysiology and Medical Management of Dry Eye
Part II: Surgical Management of Dry Eye Part II-A:Tear Distribution
Part III: Scientific Studies
Author Index
Subject Index