Sclera and systemic disorders

Although rare, at one time or another, every physician will be faced by a sclera disorder Completely revised, updated and rewritten, the New Edition of this definitive text offers unparalleled guidance on the pathological processes, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of scleral systemic disorders-enabling readers to quickly identify and treat these often serious disorders. Covering a variety of topics, including ocular complications, the pathology and pathogenesis of scleritis and sclerokeratasis, connective tissue disorders and myopia, this resource offers new insights into the unusual varieties of scleral disease-all brilliantly depicted by over 875 brand-new illustrations.

Preface Chapter 1 Historical Introduction Chapter 2 Anatomical Physiological and Comparative Aspects Chapter 3 Clinical Assessment of the Eye and the Joints in Scleral Disease Chapter 4 Clinical Presentation of Scleritis and Episcleritis Chapter 5 Investigation of Scleral Disease Chapter 6 Ocular Complications of Scleritis Chapter 7 Pathology and Pathogenesis of Scleritis and Sclerokeratitis Chapter 8 Scleritis in relation to Connective Tissue Disorders Chapter 9 Scleral Disease in Relation to other Systemic Disorders Chapter 10 The Sclera in Myopia Chapter 11 Other Affections of the Sclera Chapter 12 Treatment of Scleral and Associated Inflammatory Disease

Post graduate ophthalmologists, those taking higher examinations, departments, all those involved in inflammatory disease and corneal disease, rheumatology units.