There have been major advancements in the pharmacologic treatment of eye diseases over the past
decade. With newly discovered disease targets and novel approaches to deliver therapeutic
compounds to the eye patients are seeing improved outcomes. Not only are there better
treatments for diseases where treatments existed we now have effective therapy for previously
untreatable and blinding eye disorders. This volume will cover the pharmacologic treatment of
eye diseases from the front of the eye including eyelids conjunctiva and cornea all the way
back to the retina and optic nerve. The first section of the volume reviews general principles
of ocular pharmacology pharmacokinetics pharmaceutical sciences and drug delivery. In
addition the volume provides an up to date guide to the pharmacologic approach to the key eye
diseases that threaten sight or ocular function.
