Ophthalmology: Adnexa and Ocular Surface

Ophthalmology: Adnexa and Ocular Surface | Internal Medicine

How it begins

Expert reference on the functional anatomy of the eyelids, lacrimal apparatus and cornea; the clinical diagnosis of blepharitis, eyelid malpositions, dry eye, infectious and allergic conjunctivitis, bacterial, herpetic and amoebic keratitis, corneal degenerations and transplant techniques. With continuous clinical correlation, updated diagnostic criteria and evidence-based management.

What it covers

1. Functional Anatomy of the Eyelids
2. Lacrimal System: Anatomy, Physiology and Tear Film
3. Examination of the Anterior Segment and Ocular Annexes
4. Anatomy and Physiology of the Cornea
5. Blepharitis and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
6. Eyelid Malposition: Entropion, Ectropion, Ptosis and Lagophthalmos
7. Eyelid Tumor Lesions
8. Dry Eye: Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment
9. Epiphora and Obstruction of the Lacrimal Duct
10. Bacterial Conjunctivitis
11. Viral Conjunctivitis
12. Allergic Conjunctivitis: Clinical Spectrum and Treatment
13. Neonatal Conjunctivitis, Healing and Other Entities
14. Bacterial and Fungal Keratitis
15. Herpetic Keratitis: HSV and VZV
16. Acanthamoeba Keratitis and Neurotrophic Keratopathy
17. Corneal Degeneration, Ectasias and Limbal Lesions
18. Corneal Transplantation and Corneal Refractive Surgery Techniques
19. Emergencies on the Ocular Surface
20. Diagnostic Algorithms Integrated into the Ocular Surface