Books / Literature

Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Uveitis

Garcia, A. and Foster, C.S. Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Uveitis. 2019.

Uveitis is the fifth cause of visual loss in the developed world, accounting for up to 20% of legal blindness. Visual loss due to uveitis currently has a significant impact on the

productivity and quality of life of many patients worldwide. Therefore, advances in diagnostic techniques and therapeutic strategies are crucial for patients suffering from the disease. Improvements in our understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms, development of more accurate diagnostic tests, and better treatment alternatives come from the continuous efforts of researchers from all over the world who are committed to improving the standard of care of patients suffering from these potentially blinding diseases.This book focuses on the most recent advances in diagnostic techniques for primary and systemic-associated autoimmune and infectious uveitis, as well as new therapeutic strategies that have significantly reduced the rate of ocular complications and improved the visual outcome of patients suffering from these devastating disorders.

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Birdshot Retinochoroidopathy

Foster, C.S., Amorese, L., Dacey, M., Rosenbaum, R. Birdshot Retinochoroidopathy. 2010

Monogragh from the Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation’s International Symposium on Birdshot Retinochoroidopathy held on October 4, 2008 at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, MA.

This monograph is based on the lectures delivered by the following experts in the field, Janet Davis, MD, David Hinkle,MD, Phuc Lehoang, MD, PhD, Robert Nussenblatt, MD, Aniki Rothova, MD, and Dr. Foster. It includes comprehensive information about this condition, including etiology, tests and treatment done for patients

Birdshot Retinochoroidopathy Volume 2

This Monograph is based on lectures delivered from the 2nd International Symposium on Birdshot Retinochoroidopathy held in Boston on September 28, 2013. Edited by C. Stephen Foster, MD, FACS, FACR
Contributers: Bharti Arya, MRCOphth; Bahram Bodaghi, MD, PhD, FEBO; Antoine P. Brézin, MD, PhD; C. Stephen Foster, MD, FACS, FACR; Carl P. Herbort Jr., MD, PhD; Henry J. Kaplan, MD, FACS; Phuc LeHoang, MD, PhD; Ralph D. Levinson, MD; Breno R. Lima, MD; 
Robert B. Nussenblatt MD,MPH; Marina Papadia ; Carlos Pavesio, MD, FRCOphth; Niloofar Piri, MD; H. Nida Sen, MD, MHS; Albert T. Vitale, MD; Frances Foster, MS, NP; Karen Kurlander, PhD; Jamie Lynne Metzinger, MS, MPH

Childhood Uveitis

Foster, C.S., Anesi, S., Gonzalez, L., Palafox, S. Childhood Uveitis. 2011. 

Monograph from the Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation’s Symposium on Childhood Uveitis held on August 7, 2010 in Cambridge, MA.

This monograph is based on the lectures delivered by the following experts in the field, Janice Arnold, David Chu, MD, David Hinkle, MD, C. Egla Rabinovich, MD, MPH, C. Michael Samson, MD,MBA, H. Nida Sen, MD, MCHc, Howard H. Tessler, MD, Patrick Whelan, MD, PhD, and Dr. Foster.

Atlas of Ocular Inflammatory Disease

Foster, C.S., Bhatt, P., Yilmaz, T. Cervantes, R., Mauro, J.Atlas of Ocular Inflammatory Disease. 2009.

The Sclera

Sainz de la Maza, Maite, Tauber, Joseph, Foster, C. Stephen 2nd ed. 2012  Springer-Verlag Publishers. This revised version of The Sclera, first published in 1994, contains the latest information on the diagnosis and treatment of scleral diseases, as well as new illustrations.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Uveitis – Second Edition

Foster CS, Vitale A. 2012. Diagnosis and Treatment of Uveitis Second Edition. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi, India.

The Cornea

Foster, C.S., Azar, D., Dohlman, C. 2004. The Cornea. Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins. Philadelphia .

Essentials in Ophthalmology: Uveitis and Immunological Disorders

Pleyer, Uwe; Foster, C. Stephen. Essentials in Ophthalmology: Uveitis and Immunological Disorders. 2007, XVIII, 231 p., 88 illus., 73 in colour, Hardcover.

The Epidemiology of Venous Thrombosis

Foster CS, et al (Ed). 1972. The Epidemiology of Venous Thrombosis, Milband Memorial Fund Quarterly, Volume 1, Part 2.

Curbside Consultation in Uveitis: 49 Clinical Questions

Foster, CS. 2012. Curbside Consultation in Uveitis: 49 Clinical Questions. SLACK Inc.

New Treatments in Noninfectious Uveitis

Miserocchi, E. (Milan);  Modorati, G. (Milan);  Foster, C.S. (Cambridge, Mass.) 2012. Karger. 

I Have Uveitis? A Book About Uveitis for Children

Written and illustrated by Molly Borden, this picture book gives children an idea of what uveitis is and what to expect in early treatment. Molly was diagnosed with uveitis at the age of eight and is currently a senior in high school. Proceeds from sales of this book benefit the Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation.

Uveitic Glaucoma

Uveitic Glaucoma provides an overview of the disease, as well as the pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, and an examination of the disease in specific populations. The term “uveitic glaucoma” is used to describe glaucoma associated with uveitis or ocular inflammation In this publication, we emphasize a “hands-on” medical and surgical approach aimed at educating patients and practitioners with topic sections crafted in a concise, manageable way. This textbook is essential for both comprehensive ophthalmologists and specialists looking for more guidance in dealing with this complicated disease. (Imprint: Nova Biomedical)

Anesi, SD; Metzinger, JL; Ceron, O; Foster, CS. 2016.