Description
This valuable reference provides comprehensive coverage of the basic mechanisms and pathophysiology of ocular allergies and details a broad range of the latest therapeutic agents and their appropriate clinical applications.
Product Details
Reference
30442
EAN13
9780721694016
ISBN
9780721694016
Data sheet
Publication date
2001
Issue number
1
Cover
hard cover
Pages count
276
Weight (g)
876
1. Genetic and Environmental Factors in Ocular Allergy 2. Functional Anatomy of the Human Conjunctiva 3. Mast Cells and Allergic Inflammation in the Eye 4. T Lymphocytes 5. Eosinophils 6. Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes 7. Basophils 8. Histamine 9. Ocular Immunology 10. Cytokines in the Ocular Environment 11. Platelet Activating Factor 12. Leukotrienes 13. Prostaglandins 14. Mast Cell Tryptase: Its Role in Ocular Allergic Inflammation 15. Acute Allergic Conjunctivitis 16. Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis 17. Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis 18. Marginal Infiltrates of the Cornea in Allergic Disease of the eye 19. Contact Lens-Induced Allergic Reactions 20. Medicamentosa 21. Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis Secchi 22. Drug Pharmacokinetics 23. Antihistamines and Antihistamine/Vascoconstrictor Combinations 24. Corticosteroids 25. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs 26. Mast Cell Stabilizers 27. Vasoconstrictors 28. Novel Treatments and Targets