The specialty of medical retina remains one of the most challenging fields in ophthalmology. Written by world-renowned experts, this authoritative work on medical retina is both comprehensive and practical and will serve the need of all ophthalmologists as well as optometrists and ophthalmic nurses to keep up-to-date with new developments in the important field of medical retina. It encompasses the application of confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy including fundus autofluorescence imaging as well as the mapping of central visual function by microperimetry. It also covers anti-VEGF therapy that has revolutionized the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration.

Zusammenfassung
Te series Essentials in Ophthalmology was initi- to discuss clinically relevant and appropriate t- ated two years ago to expedite the timely trans- ics. Summaries of clinically relevant information fer of new information in vision science and have been provided throughout each chapter. evidence-based medicine into clinical practice. Each subspecialty area now has been covered We thought that this prospicient idea would be once, and the response to the frst eight volumes moved and guided by a resolute commitment in the series has been enthusiastically positive. to excellence. It is reasonable to now update our With the start of the second cycle of subspecialty readers with what has been achieved. coverage, the dissemination of practical informa- Te immediate goal was to transfer informa- tion will be continued as we learn more about tion through a high quality quarterly publication the emerging advances in various ophthalmic in which ophthalmology would be represented by subspecialties that can be applied to obtain the eight subspecialties. In this regard, each issue has best possible care of our patients. Moreover, we had a subspecialty theme and has been overseen will continue to highlight clinically relevant - by two internationally recognized volume edi- formation and maintain our commitment to - tors, who in turn have invited a bevy of experts cellence. G. K. Krieglstein R. N.

Inhalt
Microperimetry in Macular Disease.- New Developments in cSLO Fundus Imaging.- Genetics of Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Update.- Anti-VEGF Treatment for Age-Related Macular Degeneration.- Intravitreal Injections: Techniques and Sequelae.- Combination Therapies for Choroidal Neovascularization.- Nutritional Supplementation in Age-related Macular Degeneration.- New Perspectives in Geographic Atrophy Associated with AMD.- Diabetic Macular Edema: Current Treatments.- Treatment of Retinal Vein Occlusions.- New Perspectives in Stargardt's Disease.- Idiopathic Macular Telangiectasia.- Artificial Vision.