Drug-Induced Ocular Side Effects

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.

• 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.