This book discusses the theory and new techniques in the examination of intraocular fluid. In the first part, authors introduce the collection, preservation and transportation of intraocular fluid, items of examination and common laboratory testing methods. In the second part, the diagnosis of infectious uveitis, non-infectious intraocular inflammation, masquerade syndrome and other diseases are covered. In each clinical case, fundus photography and ultrasound photos are also provided.
Introduction to intraocular fluid.- Collection of intraocular fluid.- Preservation and transportation of intraocular fluid.- Items of examination of intraocular fluid.- Common laboratory testing methods used for examination of intraocular fluid .- Infectious uveitis.- Non-infectious intraocular inflammation.- Masquerade syndrome.- Other diseases.
Author Yong Tao is a doctor of ophthalmology, chief physician and a professor at the department of ophthalmology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Author De-Kuang Hwang is currently the secretary general of Taiwan Retinal Society and an uveitis and retinal specialist in Taipei Veterans General Hospital. He is also an assistant professor in Ophthalmology of National Yang-Ming University in Taiwan.
