- Covers all aspects of corneal emergencies in detail
- Chapters cover latest evidence based approach in diagnosis and management of causes and risk factors of corneal emergencies
- Written by renowned cornea specialists
- Includes preventive aspects and public awareness to prevent corneal emergencies
The book provides a comprehensive insight into various corneal emergencies along with their risk factors, causative agents, diagnostic pearls, treatment challenges and management options.
It provides essential information on relevant anatomical and physiological aspects in addition to epidemiology and risk factors. Comprising of explanatory flow diagrams, diagnostic and treatment algorithms and high-quality illustrations, this book is written and edited by renowned corneal specialists who have come together to address this complex topic in a simple and effective manner.
The book highlights an important aspect of cornea which is relevant for specialists and general ophthalmologists alike and also serves as an important resource for postgraduate students and trainees. It emphasizes on the practical management of corneal emergencies, supplemented with preferred practice patterns and guidelines.
Additionally, the book serves as a quick reference for ophthalmic practitioners to adequately manage such cases at the point of first contact.
Table of Contents- Anatomical, Pathophysiological, and Wound Healing Aspects in Corneal Emergencies
- Epidemiology and Risk Factors
- Requisites of Cornea Clinic and Casualty Services to Manage Corneal Emergencies
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach in Management of Corneal Emergencies
- Minor Corneal Emergencies
- Corneal Laceration and Penetrating Injuries
- Emergencies in Microbial Keratitis
- Corneal Perforations
- Emergencies in Corneal Refractive Surgeries
- Acute Chemical Injuries of the Cornea
- Emergencies Associated with Corneal Transplantation
- Acute Graft Rejection
- Post-Surgical Corneal Wound Dehiscence
- Contact Lens-Associated Emergencies
- Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis
- Emergencies Associated with Advanced Corneal Ectasias
- Stevens–Johnson Syndrome
- Corneal Emergencies Associated with Other Intraocular Surgeries
- Keratomalacia
- Public Awareness, Preventive and Medicolegal Aspects in Corneal Emergencies
