3 Medical Evaluation of the Uveitis Patient
3 Medical Evaluation ofthe Uveitis Patient John J. Huang and Tracy Wright Communication with the patient is the cornerstone of the uveitis workup, yielding far more information than any ancillary…
19 Medical Management of Ocular Inflammation
19 Medical Management of Ocular Inflammation Deanne Nakamoto and Paul A. Gaudio OVERVIEW We organize our therapeutic goals for uveitis management into the paradigm of establishing both immediate control and…
4 Laboratory Tests Commonly Used in Evaluating Ocular Inflammation
4 Laboratory Tests Commonly Used in Evaluating Ocular Inflammation Paul A. Gaudio This chapter serves as a reference guide for understanding commonly ordered laboratory tests in ocular inflammatory diseases, including…
8 Intermediate Uveitis
8 Intermediate Uveitis John J. Huang and Vicente Diaz INTRODUCTION Intermediate uveitis (IU) is the term for a subset of uveitis in which the vitreous is the major site of…
17 Drug-induced Uveitis
17 Drug-induced Uveitis John J. Huang INTRODUCTION Drug-induced uveitis is an uncommon adverse reaction to both topical and systemic medical therapy. While an extensive list of medications has been reported…
1 Overview and Background of Uveitis and Its Treatment
1 Overview and Backgroundof Uveitis and Its Treatment John J. Huang UVEITIS DEFINED The word uvea is derived from the Latin word uva or grape. The uvea comprises the iris,…
The Fugo Blade in Treatment of the Ear, Nose, and Throat
echnologic progress forever changes how things are perceived and accomplished. The ear, nose, and throat (ENT) field is quite different now from what it was just a few years ago….
Corneal Edema
or the cornea to maintain hydration, transparency, and metabolism, fluid must move throughout the stroma. But does the fluid move because of diffusion only between the stroma and the limiting…
The Fugo Blade in Dermatology
ver the past four decades, the practice of dermatology has evolved from a subspecialty to a full-fledged specialty, and it is still evolving. Dermatosurgery is almost a superspecialty for most…
Transconjunctival Transciliary Filtration (Singh Aqueous Bypass)
he goal of transconjunctival transciliary filtration (TCTCF) is to cause the posterior chamber fluid to drain under the subconjunctival space, without the need for dissection of any kind. An activated…
