Lacrimal Gland, Tear Film, and Dry Eye Syndromes 3

Basic Science and Clinical Relevance Part B

David A. Sullivan, Michael E. Stern, Kazuo Tsubota, Darlene A. Dartt, Rose M. Sullivan (Herausgeber)

Buch | Softcover

1399 Seiten

2012 | Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
978-1-4613-5208-2 (ISBN)

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During the past several decades, a significant international research effort has been directed towards understanding the composition and regulation of the preocular tear film. This effort has been motivated by the recognition that the tear film plays a critical role in maintaining corneal and conjunctival integrity, protecting against microbial challenge and preserving visual acuity. In addition, research has been stimulated by the knowledge that alteration or deficiency of the tear film, which occurs in numerous individuals throughout the world, may lead to desiccation of the ocular surface, ulceration and perforation of the cornea, an increased incidence of infectious disease, and potentionally pronounced visual disability and blindness.

Immunity and Inflammation I: Influence of Cytokines, Chemokines, Adhesion Molecules and Other Immunoactive Agents.- Immunity and Inflammation II: Role of Apoptosis, Antibodies and Mucosal Associated Lymphoid Tissue.- Contact Lenses: Impact on the Tear Film and Ocular Surface.- Epidemiology and Pathogenesis of Dry Eye Syndromes (e.g. Sjögren’s Syndrome).- Dry Eye Syndromes: Diagnosis, Clinical Trials and Pharmaceutical Treatment.- Gene, Stem Cell and Surgical Therapy of the Ocular Surface.- Closing Session.- Addendum.

Reihe/Serie	Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology ; 506
Zusatzinfo	26 Illustrations, color; 176 Illustrations, black and white; XXX, 1399 p. 202 illus., 26 illus. in color.
Verlagsort	New York, NY
Sprache	englisch
Maße	178 x 254 mm
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Augenheilkunde
	Studium ► Querschnittsbereiche ► Infektiologie / Immunologie
	Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Evolution
	Veterinärmedizin
ISBN-10	1-4613-5208-8 / 1461352088
ISBN-13	978-1-4613-5208-2 / 9781461352082
Zustand	Neuware