Allergic Diseases of the Eye

By Mark B. Abelson

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. Presents complete clinical descriptions of ocular allergic diseases Facilitates the differential diagnosis of all external ocular diseases with clear descriptions of the clinical manifestations of ocular allergic conditions
Describes the functions of each of the critical cell types involved in allergy Explains the roles of various mediators, including interleukins, adhesion molecules, cytokines, and chemokines
Lists current therapeutic agents by class and reviews their modes of activity in relevant clinical studies
Includes artistic renditions of various clinical conditions which illustrate and clarify the different manifestations

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721694012
• ISBN13: 9780721694016
• Release Date: July 2001
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 0.8" x 7.5"