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Macular and Retinal Diseases
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Developments
in Ophthalmology
Vol. 29
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Macular and Retinal Diseases
Recent Advances
in Diagnosis and Therapy
Volume Editors P. Wiedemann, Leipzig
L. Kohen, Leipzig
30 figures, 4 in color and 7 tables, 1997
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Peter Wiedemann, Leon Kohen
UniversitaÈtsklinikum, Klinik und Poliklinik fuÈr Augenheilkunde Liebigstrasse 14, D 04103 Leipzig
Continuation of `Bibliotheca Ophthalmologica', `Advances in Ophthalmology', and `Modern Problems in Ophthalmology'
Founded 1926 as `Abhandlungen aus der Augenheilkunde und ihren Grenzgebieten' by C. Behr, Hamburg and J. Meller, Wien
Former Editors: A. Bruckner, Basel (1938±1959); H. J. M. Wewe, Utrecht (1938±1962); H. M. Dekking, Groningen (1954±1966); E. B. Streiff, Lausanne (1954±1979);
J. FrancËois, Gand (1959±1979); J. van Doesschate, Utrecht (1967±1971);
M. J. Roper-Hall, Birmingham (1966±1980); H. Sautter, Hamburg (1966±1980); W. Straub, Marburg a. d. Lahn (1981±1993)
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Macular and retinal diseases: recent advances in diagnosis and therapy / volume editors, P. Wiedemann, L. Kohen.
(Developments in ophthalmology; vol. 29)
Based on a symposium titled New approaches in the diagnosis and therapy of macular and retinal diseases, held Nov. 1996 in Leipzig, Germany.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
1. Macula lutea±Diseases±Atlases. 2. Retina±Diseases±Atlases. I. Wiedemann, Peter. II. Kohen, L. (Leon) III. Series.
[DNLM: 1. Retinal Diseases-congresses. 2. Macula Lutea-congresses. W1 DE998NG v.29 1998WW 270 M17515 1997]
RE661.M3M332 1997 617.7'35-dc21
ISBN 3-8055-6553-4 (hardcover: alk. paper)
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ISBN 3-8055-6553-4
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Contents
VII Preface
1Recent Developments in Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy
Wolf, S. (Aachen)
8Multifocal ERG Recording by the VERIS Technique and its Clinical Applications
Kretschmann, U.; Gendo, K.; Seeliger, M.; Zrenner, E. (Tubingen)
15 Advances in the Management of Vitreomacular Traction Syndrome and Macular Hole
Koerner, F.; Garweg, J. (Berne)
30Use of Autologous Platelet Concentrate in Macular Hole Surgery: Report of 77 Cases
Gaudric, A.; Paques, M.; Massin, P.; Santiago, P. Y.; Dosquet, C. (Paris)
36Autologous Platelet Concentrate in the Surgical Management of Macular Holes
Minihan, M.; Cleary, P. E. (Cork)
44Hemorrhagic Macular Cysts in Terson's Syndrome and Its Implications for Macular Surgery
Morris, R. (Birmingham, Ala.); Kuhn, F. (Birmingham, Ala./PeÂcs); Witherspoon, C. D. (Birmingham, Ala.); Mester, V. (PeÂcs); Dooner, J. (Birmingham, Ala.)
55Complications in the Removal of the Posterior Vitreous Cortex
Ripandelli, G.; CoppeÂ, A. M.; Falsini, B.; Fedeli, R.; Stirpe, M. (Rome)
61 Epiretinal Macular Membranes: Pathogenesis and Treatment
Miller, B. (Haifa)
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64Local Therapy of CMV Retinitis: A New Therapeutical Approach
Fuchs, A.V.; Scheider, A.; Klauss, V.; Kampik, A. (Munich)
69A Retained Catheter for Retrobulbar Administration of Interferon for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Lincoff, H. (New York, N. Y.); Kreissig, I.; Gelisken, F. (Tubingen); Stanga, P. (New York, N. Y.)
78Experimental Therapies for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Soubrane, G.; Coscas, G. (CreÂteil)
85Evaluation of Macular Therapy
Blach, R. K. (London)
95Author Index
96Subject Index
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Preface
On the occasion of the construction of the New University Eye Hospital in Leipzig, Germany, a symposium was held in November 1996, under the title `New approaches in the diagnosis and therapy of macular and retinal diseases'. The aim of the symposium was for internationally recognized experts to inform the participants regarding the status, goals and perspectives of macular and retinal research.
The symposium was a success due to the great efforts of the speakers and we are grateful for their excellent presentations. In order to share some of the ideas and knowledge presented in Leipzig, we collected most of the papers.
New diagnostic techniques are presented by Wolf and Kretschmann. Different experiences in the surgery of macular holes are described by KoÈ rner, Cleary and Gaudric. Surgery of Terson's syndrome is presented by Kuhn and Morris, and epiretinal membrane surgery by Miller. Stirpe refers to complications in the removal of the posterior vitreous cortex. The use of an intraocular implant for drug delivery is explained by Kampik group. Kreissig and Lincoff introduce the therapeutic balloon for the treatment of AMD, while Soubrane gives a review of current experimental therapies for AMD. Blach points out the problems of macular therapy and evaluates the treatment strategies.
Transplantation into the subretinal space, gene therapy of retinal diseases, molecular-based diagnosis, retina implant, and cellular and biochemical aspects of retinal diseases will be published in Ophthalmic Research.
We are very grateful to the editors of Developments in Ophthalmology and to the publisher for the opportunity to present these subjects in their book series.
Peter Wiedemann, Leipzig Leon Kohen, Leipzig
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