The most concise, current, and comprehensive overview of general ophthalmology – extensively revised and updated For five decades, General Ophthalmology has offered authoritative, state-of-the-art coverage of the diagnosis and treatment of all major ophthalmic diseases, as well as neurological and systemic diseases causing visual disturbances. The eighteenth edition builds on this tradition of excellence by offering an increased number of color illustrations, new chapters, and major revisions of existing chapters – to deliver all-inclusive coverage that encompasses pathophysiology, basic science, and the latest clinical perspectives. A must-read for medical students, ophthalmology residents, practicing ophthalmologists, nurses, optometrists, clinicians in other fields of medicine and surgery, and health-related professionals, the eighteenth edition of General Ophthalmology features: New chapters on Ophthalmic Emergencies, Causes and Prevention of Vision Loss, Vision Rehabilitation, and Functional Vision Score A glossary of terms relating to the eye Contributions from more than thirty international experts Extensive updates and revisions throughout to reflect the latest findings and advances
Uncommon causes include syphilis , tuberculosis , sarcoidosis , Behçet's syndrome , and Vogt - Koyanagi - Harada syndrome . In the age group from 16 to 50 years , the differential diagnosis for posterior uveitis includes syphilis ...
“Eye pain” may be periocular, ocular, retrobulbar (behind the globe), or poorly localized. Examples of periocular pain are tenderness of the lid, tear sac, sinuses, or temporal artery. Retrobulbar pain can be due to orbital inflammation ...
This internationally popular text provides a practical, clinically-focused introduction to ophthalmology suitable for anyone looking for a quick-reference uupdate on state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of all major diseases of the eye.
Medical Conditions in the Athlete, Third Edition, equips health care providers with the information they need to develop a framework for decision making when working with injured and recovering athletes and active populations.
Rita Dhamankar WHAT IS STEROID-INDUCED GLAUCOMA? Steroid-induced glaucoma is a form of secondary open-angle glaucoma, caused as an adverse event following use of steroids over a period of time. It is not only seen after use of topical ...
GENERAL REFERENCES Fraunfelder F, Roy F (Eds). Current Ocular Therapy. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2000. ... Vaughan & Asbury's General Ophthalmology, 18th edition. New York: McGraw-Hill; 2011. TREATMENT—cont'd Nonpharmacologic Treatment ...
The first comprehensive review of the use of optical coherence tomography in neurological diseases for neurologists, neuro-ophthalmologists, and neuroradiologists.
Maffei L, Fiorentini A. Electroretinographic responses to alternating gratings in the cat. Exp Brain Res 1982;48:327–334 Maffei L, ... Fundamental differences between the nonlinearities of pattern and focal electroretinograms.
Each technique described in this book is explained within its conceptual framework to enhance understanding.
Wilson EM, Saunders R, Rupal T. Pediatric Ophthalmology: Current Thought and A Practical Guide. Berlin: Springer-Verlag; 2009. Wilson FM. Practical Ophthalmology: A Manual for Beginning Residents. 6th ed. San Francisco: American Academy ...