The Essentials in Ophthalmology series represents an aged by readership
acceptance of the first two series, unique updating publication on the
progress in all sub- each of eight volumes. This is a success that was
made specialties of ophthalmology. possible predominantly by the
numerous opinion-lead- In a quarterly rhythm, eight issues are published
cov- ing authors and the outstanding section editors, as well ering
clinically relevant achievements in the whole field as with the
constructive support of the publisher. There of ophthalmology. This
timely transfer of advancements are many good reasons to continue
andstill improve the for the best possible care of our eye patients has
proven to dissemination of this didactic and clinically relevant be
effective. The initial working hypothesis of providing information. new
knowledge immediately following publication in the peer-reviewed journal
and not waiting for the textbook G. K. Krieglstein appears to be highly
workable. R. N. Weinreb We are now entering the third cycle of the Ess-
tials in Ophthalmology series, having been encour- Series Editors
Preface Our knowledge and understanding of immune-mediated the most
recent research material available. The scope of diseases has increased
exponentially over the past few the chapters ranges from well-recognized
immune dis- years, especially in the areas of immunopathogenesis and
ders such as cornea transplantation, uveitis and diabetic
immunotherapeutics.
