Cornea

The cornea is the ecosystem that connects the internal with the external eye. Defects and disorders in this delicate layer of tissue are frequent, painful and potentially damaging to the internal functioning of the eye. Conversely, disorders of the conjunctiva, eyelids, and tear mechanisms can affect the cornea. This concise, practical text discusses this interrelationship, giving a comprehensive overview of the cornea and its common disorders, with the emphasis on diagnosis and treatment. Outstanding colour illustrations provide added diagnostic information. Contents include: Foundations of keratolog The cornea and inflammation Corneal ulceration Superficial keratopathy Corneal complications of contact lens wear Interstitial keratitis Proliferative lesions Corneal ectasia Herpes simplex virus keratitis Corneal trauma Corneal dystrophies Corneal transplantation Medical therapy for corneal disease Procedures Therapy of corneal disorder Written by leading international specialist on the cornea, this book joins the Fundamentals in Clinical Ophthalmology series as an ideal reference for all practising ophthalmologists, and those in specialist training.Coster, Douglas J. is the author of 'Cornea ' with ISBN 9780727915573 and ISBN 0727915576.