Drug-Induced Ocular Side Effects
Clinical Ocular Toxicology
- 8th Edition - June 21, 2020
- Latest edition
- Authors: Frederick T. Fraunfelder, Frederick W. Fraunfelder
- Language: English
**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Ophthalmology**Written by global experts in the field of chemical- and drug-related ocular pro… Read more
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Description
Description
**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Ophthalmology**
Written by global experts in the field of chemical- and drug-related ocular problems, Drug-Induced Ocular Side Effects, 8th Edition, provides need-to-know information on all aspects of ocular toxicology in one concise reference. This best-selling, user-friendly resource features a templated format, numerous full-color illustrations, and sweeping content updates throughout – all designed to eliminate uncertainty and ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment guidance.
Key features
Key features
- Provides comprehensive coverage of drugs’ generic and trade names, primary uses, ocular and systemic side effects, and clinical significance
- Features a unique side effect index, a new concise paperback format for portability, and clinical photos of ocular symptoms of adverse drug reactions
- Covers dozens of new drugs used in the U.S. and internationally, as well as extensive updates to drug registry information to ensure access to the latest data
- Includes expanded sections on how to follow patients with visual adverse drug reactions to chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, isotretinoin, ethambutol, and more. Guidelines can be copied to use as patient handouts
- Offers extensive discussions of principles of therapy, ocular drug delivery, methods to evaluate drug-induced visual side effects, and the role of electrophysiology and psychophysics
- Provides the WHO classification system to help you determine whether a particular side effect is certain, probable, or likely to occur
- Ideal for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and busy clinicians in primary care, emergency medicine, and more – anyone who needs quick, on-the-spot consultation on ocular toxicology
- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Anti-Infectives
2. Agents Affecting the CNS
3. Analgesics, Narcotic Antagonists and Agents Used to Treat Arthritis
4. Agents Used in Anesthesia
5. Gastrointestinal Agents
6. Cardiac, Vascular, and Renal Agents
7. Hormones and Agents Affecting Hormonal Mechanisms
8. Agents Affecting Blood Formation and Coagulability
9. Homeostatic and Nutrient Agents
10. Agents Used to Treat Allergic and Neuromuscular Disorders
11. Oncolytic Agents
12. Heavy Metal Antagonists and Miscellaneous Agents
13. Agents Used in the Management of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
14. Drugs Used in Ophthalmology
15. Herbal Medicine and Dietary Supplements
16. National Registry of Drug-Induced Ocular Side Effects
17. Ocular Drug Delivery
Review quotes
Review quotes
"With the always advancing science of pharmacology and toxicology, this updated edition is a welcome addition to any ophthalmic library. It is well written and easy to find information quickly. The addition of an online version is a bonus that provides the ability to have the information in any exam room with just a few keystrokes." -©Doody’s Review Service, 2022, Scott Ensor, OD (Southern College of Optometry) Doody's Score: 4 Stars!
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 8
- Latest edition
- Published: July 8, 2020
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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Frederick T. Fraunfelder
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