Uveitis

Uveitis is a complex condition with a variety of causes and clinical manifestations. Certain types are extremely serious and can cause severe ocular morbidity if undetected and untreated. Even experienced ophthalmologists find it a difficult and frustrating condition, with the result that it is often misdiagnosed and mistreated. The wide array of diseases that can affect the uveal tract and the impact of immunological research – with resulting discovery of new uveitis entities – mean that clinicians managing patients with uveitis require a broad knowledge not only of relevant ophthalmology, but also immunology and general medicine. This book is designed to provide trainee and practising ophthalmologists with a user-friendly, up-to-date review of today’s body of knowledge about this difficult condition, and a practical guide to its diagnosis and management. From the foreword to the first edition, written by Jack Kanski: “(This book) presents a complex subject in a logical, systematic and easily digestible manner. I have learned much from reading it myself and some of my rather hazy ideas on the subject have been crystallised. Above all, the book contains lots of common sense. It is an excellent resumé of current knowledge which, I am sure, will be extremely useful to consultants, ophthalmologists in training, physicians, and all who deal with uveitis.” Key Points Extensively revised and updated to include latest management protocols and references High proportion of clinical photographs new to this edition, drawn from author’s personal collection and reproduced to highest quality Uveitis 2/e reflects unique experience of the author Nicholas Jones, a superb, world renowned clinician and inspiring teacher who created the Uveitis Clinic at the REH in Manchester, serving the Northwest of England and treating thousands of patients.  

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 – Anatomy and immunology of uveitis   Chapter 2 – History and examination techniques   Chapter 3 – Investigations in uveitis   Chapter 4 – Diagnosing uveitis   Chapter 5 – Principles of uveitis management   Chapter 6 – Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive treatment   Chapter 7 – Compications of uveitis and their management   Chapter 8 – HLA-B27, arthritis and associated inflammatory diseases   Chapter 9 – Anterior uveitis syndromes   Chapter 10 – Bacterial infection   Chapter 11 – Viral infection   Chapter 12 – Fungal infection   Chapter 13 – Protozoal infection   Chapter 14 – Parasite infestations   Chapter 15 – Intermediate uveitis   Chapter 16 – Sarcoidosis and granulomatous diseases   Chapter 17 – Sympathetic uveitis and Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome   Chapter 18 – Vasculitis   Chapter 19 – Multifocal or zonal retinochondritis   Chapter 20 – Masquerade syndromes      

About the Author :
Nicholas P Jones FRCOphth Honorary Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Director, Uveitis Clinic, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital