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Translational Medicine in Dry Eye Disease

A Comprehensive Clinical and Scientific Strategy

  • 1st Edition - January 1, 2027
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Marco Zeppieri, Roberta Foti, Caterina Gagliano
  • Language: English

Translational Medicine in Dry Eye Disease: A Comprehensive Clinical and Scientific Strategy offers clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals a comprehensive, multid… Read more

Description

Translational Medicine in Dry Eye Disease: A Comprehensive Clinical and Scientific Strategy offers clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals a comprehensive, multidisciplinary resource that translates the latest scientific advances into practical strategies for diagnosing, managing, and treating dry eye disease. By bridging laboratory research and clinical application, this book equips end users with up-to-date insights, innovative diagnostic tools, and evidence-based therapies to improve patient outcomes in the rapidly evolving field of ocular surface health.

Key features

  • Integrates multidisciplinary expertise from ophthalmology, immunology, neurology, and bioengineering to provide a holistic understanding of dry eye disease
  • Bridges cutting-edge research and clinical practice, translating molecular discoveries and innovative diagnostics into actionable strategies for patient care
  • Covers the latest advances in diagnosis, management, and future therapies, equipping clinicians and researchers with practical tools and perspectives to address the global burden of dry eye

Readership

Translational researchers and clinicians specializing in ophthalmology and ocular surface diseases, particularly those focused on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of dry eye disease

Table of contents

Part 1: Clinical Ophthalmology

1. Tears and Tensions: Optimizing Ocular Surface Health in Glaucoma Management

2. Dry Eye in Allergic Conjunctivitis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management Across Clinical Entities

3. Pediatric Dry Eye

4. Keratoconus and Dry Eye

Part 2: Surgical Ophthalmology

5. Ocular Surface in Refractive Surgery: Dry Eye Challenges and Solutions

6. The Ocular Surface Following Corneal Transplantation: The Hidden Sequelae of Surgery

7. Dry Eye Disease After Ocular Surgery: Characteristics and Management

8. Pterygium Surgery and Dry Eye Disease

9. Beyond IOP: The Overlooked Burden of Dry Eye After Glaucoma Surgery

Part 3: Systemic Disorders

10. Lacrimal Metabolomics for Early Detection and Monitoring of Systemic Diseases

11. New Insights into Sjogren Dry Eye Pathogenesis and Management

12. Diabetes and Dry Eye

13. Neuropathic Pain and Dry Eye

14. Dry Eye in Oncologic Patients

Part 4: Multidisciplinary, Translational and Surgical Aspects from Other Specialists

15. Dry Eye in Neurological Disorders

16. Postoperative Dry Eye Syndrome Following Cerebellopontine Angle Surgery: Clinical Implications of Facial Nerve Injury and Strategies for Functional Rehabilitation

17. Surgical Strategies for Dry Eye Disease

18. Nasolacrimal System Interventions for Dry Eye Disease: An Otolaryngology Approach to Ocular Surface Restoration

19. Dry Eye Disease in Oculoplastic Surgery: Navigating Functional Outcomes of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Eyelid Procedures

20. Adipose Derived Stem Cells in the Management of Dry Eye

Part 5: Current Trends and Notions

21. Gender Differences in Dry Eye Diseases

22. Cosmetic Procedure and Dry Eye

23. Urban Dry Eye Syndrome

24. Impact of Tear Substitutes on the Ultrastructure of Ocular Surface Epithelia

25. Schirmer Tear Test in Dry Eye: More Than a Century Later

26. Artificial Intelligence in Diagnosis and Management of Dry Eye Disease

27. The Global Burden of Dry Eye in the Digital Modern Era

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 1, 2027
  • Language: English

About the editors

MZ

Marco Zeppieri

Dr. Marco Zeppieri was born in Ontario, Canada and currently lives in Udine, Italy. He graduated with a Degree in Biology from the University of Toronto, Canada. He completed his Degree in Medicine, Specialization in Ophthalmology, Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral in Glaucoma. He acquired his University Professor (2nd level) National (MIUR) Qualifications in 2018. He is a contact professor at the Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences at the University of Trieste. Since January 2008 to date, he has worked as an Ophthalmologist at the Department of Ophthalmology at the University Hospital in Udine, Italy. His scientific interests include new techniques for the morphological and functional diagnosis of ocular hypertension and glaucoma, the use of stem cells for corneal wound lesions, ocular surface and lid diagnostics and treatments and community based screening procedures. He has participated as invited speaker at numerous national and international ophthalmology conferences. He is a Reviewer for numerous international peer reviewed journals.

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Affiliations and expertise
Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy

RF

Roberta Foti

Dr. Roberta Foti, is a rheumatologist at the Rheumatology Unit of the Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico San Marco in Catania, Italy. She is currently working as a clinician and completing a PhD at the University of Enna Kore.. Her clinical and research work focuses on autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic diseases, including psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and interstitial lung disease associated with connective tissue disorders. Dr. Foti has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications examining the efficacy and safety of biologic therapies, contributing to multicenter studies and national registries like the Italian GISEA Registry. She is also involved in research on orbital inflammatory diseases and the application of stem cell therapies for ocular conditions. As part of the EUSTAR network, Dr. Foti collaborates with leading rheumatology centers across Italy, reflecting her active role in advancing clinical research and patient care in systemic autoimmune diseases.
Affiliations and expertise
Rheumatologist, Rheumatology Unit of the Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico San Marco in Catania, Italy

CG

Caterina Gagliano

Prof. Caterina Gagliano is a distinguished ophthalmologist, full professor, and researcher specializing in ophthalmology. She serves as a faculty member at the Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Enna "Kore", where she contributes extensively to both teaching and research. With a strong background in ophthalmological, immunological, rheumatological and neurodegenerative disorders, her work bridges clinical practice and academic inquiry. Prof. Gagliano is also affiliated with the Mediterranean Foundation “G.B. Morgagni” in Catania, an institution known for advancing biomedical research in the Mediterranean region. Her prolific publication record, involvement in international conferences, and leadership in collaborative studies reflect her commitment to improving healthcare outcomes and medical education.

Affiliations and expertise
Mediterranean Foundation “G.B. Morgagni”, Italy