Diabetic Retinopathy Current Pharmacologic Treatment and Emerging Strategies /

• Main Author: Stewart, Michael W. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Adis, 2017.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Diabetes.; Ophthalmology.; Medicine & Public Health.

A well-illustrated and comprehensive analysis of the treatment of diabetic retinopathy, this book covers current treatment options and guidelines, whilst also providing a detailed discussion of emerging therapeutic targets. Existing therapeutic options are covered in depth, with a major focus on ant...

Table of Contents:

• 1. Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy: Overview Of A World-Wide Epidemic
• 2. The Diabetic Retina: Anatomy and Pathophysiology
• 3. Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy: A Historical Perspective
• 4. Targeting Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
• 5. Corticosteroids: Targeting Multiple Cytokines and Chemokines
• 6. Current Treatment Recommendations
• 7. Vitreolysis: Targeting the Vitreoretinal Interface
• 8. Investigational Medications
• 9. Safety Considerations of Pharmacotherapy
• 10. Socioeconomic Cost of Diabetic Retinopathy and Therapy.