This book comprises an integrated review of ocular therapeutics across all relevant fields. It
addresses the real-world requirements of ophthalmologists pharmacists and optometrists as
observed through working alongside these practitioners for two decades. Knowledge surrounding
agents used in ophthalmic practice has historically been scattered. The book facilitates
understanding of ocular drug therapy by compiling all key aspects of the pharmacology
toxicology pharmaceutical science ocular biochemistry and cell biology of these
agents.Chapters detail drug transfer across barriers systemic toxicity of topically applied
drugs autonomic drugs used for diagnostics as well as anti-inflammatory antiallergic
glaucoma and antimicrobial therapies and avenues for the development of new ocular drugs.
Applications of extemporaneously prepared formulations are described to inform day-to-day
clinical practice. The use of mucoadhesive polymers in tear substitutes ocular drug delivery
systems stem cell therapy pharmacogenomics and antiangiogenic ocular chemotherapy are also
explored. The book also provides insights from drugs of herbal origin and a historical
perspective on drugs for ocular use.Practicing and resident ophthalmologists optometrists
pharmacists nursing professionals scholars in ocular drug research and students will equally
benefit from this comprehensive guide.
