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 inform- a Te immediate goal was to transfer inform- a 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 e- tors, who in turn have invited a bevy of experts cellence. G. K. Krieglstein R. N.

1;Foreword;6 2;Preface;7 3;Contents;8 4;Contributors;15 5;Repair of Involutional Ectropion and Entropion: Transconjunctival Surgery of the Lower Lid Retractors;18 6;Update on Mohs Micrographic Surgery Techniques for Excision and Reconstruction of Periocular Tumors: A Multidisciplinary Approach;30 7;Upper Eyelid Retraction: Current Concepts in Management;61 8;Lower Eyelid Retraction: Current Concepts in Management;76 9;Surgical Orbital Anatomy;87 10;Periocular Capillary Hemangioma: New Concepts in Natural History and Response to Glucocorticoids;112 11;Venous- lymphatic Malformations ( Lymphangioma) of the Orbit: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges;125 12;Thyroid- related Orbitopathy: New Immunologic Concepts and Future Implications;134 13;Decompression Surgery for Thyroid- Related Orbitopathy: Status of the Art and Unresolved Issues;153 14;Orbital Volume Augmentation with Injectable Self- inflating Hydrogel Pellet Expanders: A Minimally Invasive Approach;162 15;Hydroxyapatite Orbital Implant Exposure: Symptoms, Physiopathology, Treatment;179 16;Dermis Fat Implants;189 17;Rehabilitation of the Exenterated Orbit;203 18;Salivary Gland Transplantation;215 19;Recent Developments in the Diagnosis and Management of Congenital Lacrimal Stenosis;227 20;Cosmetic Rejuvenation of the Lower Face and Neck;236 21;Facial Sculpting with Injectable Filler Materials;253 22;Overview of Skin Resurfacing Modalities;264 23;Subject Index;281