The most concise, current, and comprehensive overview of general ophthalmology - extensively revised and updatedA Doody's Core Title for 2017!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 ScoreA glossary of terms relating to the eyeContributions from more than thirty international expertsExtensive updates and revisions throughout to reflect the latest findings and advances
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The leading general ophthalmology primer for 50 years
Authors Preface Acknowledgments 1. Anatomy & Embryology of the Eye, Paul Riordan-Eva 2. Ophthalmologic Examination, David F. Chang 3. Ophthalmic Emergencies, Paul Riordan-Eva 4. Lids & Lacrimal Apparatus, M. Reza Vagefi, John H. Sullivan, Zelia M. Correa, and James J. Augsburger 5. Conjunctiva & Tears, Lisa M. Nijm, Francisco J. Garcia-Ferrer, Ivan R. Schwab, James J. Augsburger, and Zelia M. Correa 6. Cornea, Roderick Biswell 7. Uveal Tract & Sclera, Emmett T. Cunningham, Jr., James J. Augsburger, Zelia M. Correa, and Carlos Pavesio 8. Lens, Richard A. Harper and John P. Shock 9. Vitreous, Steve Charles 10. Retina, Emily C. Fletcher, N. Victor Chong, James J. Augsburger, and Zelia M. Correa 11. Glaucoma, John F. Salmon 12. Strabismus, W. Walker Motley and Taylor Asbury 13. Orbit, John H. Sullivan 14. Neuro-Ophthalmology, Paul Riordan-Eva and William F. Hoyt 15. Ocular Disorders Associated with Systemic Diseases, Edward Pringle and Elizabeth M. Graham 16. Immunologic Diseases of the Eye, Toby Y.B. Chan and William G. Hodge 17. Special Subjects of Pediatric Interest, Douglas R. Fredrick 18. Ophthalmic Genetics, James J. Augsburger and Zelia M. Correa 19. Ophthalmic Trauma, James J. Augsburger and Zelia M. Correa 20. Causes and Prevention of Vision Loss, Adnan Pirbhai, Shefalee Shukla Kent, and William G. Hodge 21. Optics & Refraction, Paul Riordan-Eva 22. Ophthalmic Therapeutics, Allan J. Flach and Frederick W. Fraunfelder 23. Lasers in Ophthalmology, N. Victor Chong 24. Low Vision, Gwen K. Sterns and Eleanor E. Faye 25. Vision Rehabilitation, August Colenbrander Appendix: Functional Vision Score, August Colenbrander Glossary of Terms Relating to the Eye Index
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780071634205
Publisert
2011-06-16
Utgave
18. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
McGraw-Hill Medical
Vekt
882 gr
Høyde
236 mm
Bredde
185 mm
Dybde
18 mm
Aldersnivå
06, P
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
512

Biographical note

Paul Riordan-Eva, FRCOphth
Consultant Ophthalmologist
King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom
Honorary Senior Lecturer (Teaching)
King's College London School of Medicine at Guy's,
King's College and St. Thomas' Hospitals
London, UK
Emmett T. Cunningham, Jr., MD, PhD, MPH
Director, The Uveitis Service
Department of Ophthalmology
California Pacific Medical Center
San Francisco, CA
Adjunct Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, CA