Diabetic Retinopathy

From the reviews: "This is an extremely comprehensive book covering the clinical features, pathophysiology, and treatment of one of the most significant causes of blindness in the world. ... The book has wide appeal, to endocrinologists, general ophthalmologists, and most importantly to practicing retina specialists. ... This book offers a balance between the clinical features and basic science aspects of diabetic retinopathy. It is a worthy addition to the collection of books covering this topic." (Anton Orlin, Doody's Review Service, June, 2009) "This is a recent volume ... describing a broad problems related to diabetic retinopathy which is the most common microvascular complication of diabetes and possibly a major cause of new-onset visual loss. ... In this unique monograph namely three topics are treated and discussed by fifty outstanding and well known experts from three continents." (Endocrine Regulations, August, 2009) "Part of the Series Contemporary Diabetes, this volume reviews in 3 parts and 21 chapters new advancement in the pathophysiology and treatment of this disease. Of special interest to endocrinologists ... . With many color illustrations and many references." (Pediatric Endocrinology Review, September, 2009)

• Clinical Aspects of Diabetic Retinopathy.- Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy.- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy.- The Epidemiology of Diabetic Retinopathy.- Diagnostic Modalities in Diabetic Retinopathy.- Pathophysiology / Basic Research.- In Vivo Models of Diabetic Retinopathy.- The Polyol Pathway and Diabetic Retinopathy.- The Role of Advanced Glycation in Diabetic Retinopathy.- The Role of Protein Kinase C in Diabetic Retinopathy.- Oxidative Stress in Diabetic Retinopathy.- Pericyte Loss in the Diabetic Retina.- Capillary Dropout in Diabetic Retinopathy.- Neuroglial Dysfunction in Diabetic Retinopathy.- The Role of Inflammation in the Pathophysiology of Diabetic Retinopathy.- Vascular Permeability in Diabetic Retinopathy.- Retinal Neovascularization and the Role of VEGF.- Beyond VEGF – Other Factors Important in Retinal Neovascularization: Potential Targets in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy.- Emerging Treatments and Concepts in Diabetic Retinopathy.- Anti-VEGF Therapy as an Emerging Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy.- Clinical Trials in Protein Kinase C-? Inhibition in Diabetic Retinopathy.- The Role of Intravitreal Steroids in the Management of Diabetic Retinopathy.- Antagonism of the Growth Hormone Axis as a Therapeutic Strategy for Diabetic Retinopathy.- Diabetic Retinopathy and Systemic Complications.