Report of Recent Progress in Ophthalmology

Recent Progress in Allergen Immunotherapy

The efficacy of allergen immunotherapy for the treatment of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis with or without seasonal bronchial asthma and anaphylaxis caused by the sting of the hymenoptera class of insects has been clearly demonstrated in numerous well-designed, placebo-controlled trials. Immunotherapy whether by subcutaneous injection of allergen extract or by oral/sublingual routes modifies peri...

Recent Progress in Zeolite/Zeotype Membranes

This is a comprehensive review of the recent progresses made in the field of zeolite membranes. It describes zeolitic materials and methods of membrane fabrication, followed by a summary of applications for gas separation, pervaporation and separation of liquid mixtures. Special attention is called to polymer mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) and membranes based on metal organic frame works (MOFs)....

Recent Advances in Ophthalmology

PRK in human eyes was first performed in 1988. It involves removal of corneal epithelium followed by application of Excimer laser and has been proven to be safe and effective method of low to moderate power correction of myopia upto-6D (I). LASIK involves creation of a corneal flap with an automated microkeratome, followed by Excimer laser ablation of the stromal tissue. LASIK is being performe...

Recent advances in ophthalmology.

Recent Advances in Ophthalmology

Sir Stewart Duke-Elder, K.C.V.O., D.Sc., M.D., F.R.C.S., F.A.C.S., and Allen J. B. Goldsmith, M.B., B.S., F.R.C.S. Fourth Edition. 1951. J. and A. Churchill Ltd., 104, Gloucester Place, London, W.1. Pp. xi plus 372. With 6 coloured plates and 133 text-figures. Price, 28s. Many advances have taken place in ophthalmology since the last edition of this well-known book in 1934. It has been wholly r...