Updated to include the newest drugs, procedures, and treatment protocols, the Fourth Edition of this best-selling manual is a reliable quick-reference guide for all clinicians who treat eye disorders. Every disorder encountered in the office, emergency room, or hospital is covered in concise outline format: symptoms, signs, etiology, differential diagnosis, work-up, treatment, and follow-up. This edition includes many new radiologic studies, laboratory tests, diagnostic methods, surgical techniques, and medications introduced in the past five years. The Wills Eye Manual, Fourth Edition is also available electronically for PDAs. See Media listing for details.
Product Description: This concise source for the clinical anatomy of the visual system covers the clinical anatomy of the eye, its adnexa, and the visual pathways in a well-illustrated, well-referenced format. It balances histologic content of the microscopic anatomy with functional aspects of the eye and visual system. Clear illustrations complement the text and provide clinical information on diseases and disorders that represent departures from normal clinical anatomy.
Full color illustrations throughout enhance the anatomical and clinical information.
The only anatomy text written by an optometrist for optometrists and students - it provides a strong foundation for recognizing and understanding clinical situations, problems, and treatments.
Clinical Comment sections have been expanded to include more clinical correlation comments and put knowledge of ocular anatomy into a practice perspective.
Clinical appearance of normal structures is now included, with normal photos of the cornea, iris, lens, retina, etc., to show how appearance is directly related to structure.
New information on aging changes in ocular tissue and the visual pathway keeps readers current with the expanding field of geriatric care and the changes that occur to normal anatomy.
Product Description: Written by experts in the field, this comprehensive resource offers valuable information on the practical uses of drugs in primary eye care. Discussions of the pharmacology of ocular drugs such as anti-infective agents, anti-glaucoma drugs, and anti-allergy drugs lead to more in-depth information on ocular drugs used to treat a variety of disorders, including diseases of the eyelids, corneal diseases, ocular infections, and glaucoma. The book also covers ocular toxicology, focusing on drug interactions, ocular effects of systemic drugs, and life-threatening systemic emergencies.
A logical organization makes it easy to find essential information.
Complete coverage of the basic fundamentals of pharmacology such as ocular drug delivery and ocular drug formulations.
Comprehensive reviews of the pharmacology of specific classes of agents such as the cycloplegics, antiglaucoma drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, ocular irrigating solutions, and contact lens care products.
In-depth information on ocular drugs used in clinical practice, including chapters on drugs used to treat eyelid disorders, lacrimal diseases, conjunctiva diseases, corneal diseases, allergies, uveitis, postoperative cataract, retinal diseases, and glaucoma.
Coverage of ocular toxicology, including drug interactions, ocular effects of systemic drugs, and life-threatening systemic emergencies.
Completely revised and updated content that reflects the latest advances in pharmacology.
Updated information on post-operative drugs, including LASIK follow up medications.
Expanded coverage in the chapters on Anti-infective Drugs, Anti-allergy Drugs and Decongestants, and Lubricants and Other Preparations of Ocular Surface Disease that includes the latest advancements in antibiotics and medications used to treat allergies and dry eye.
A dosage quick reference guide on the inside front cover for quick and easy access.
Product Description: Medical students on ophthalmology rotations, as well as beginning residentswill find Ophthalmology an invaluable companion on the ward and a useful aid for test preparation. Fully trained physicians and other health professionals, too, will be able to use it for a self-taught refresher course in ophthalmology.
Product Description: Navigating Nystagmus with Your Doctor is the first comprehensive book written for the patient and those who care for them. It has been carefully and clearly written to help all readers understand: * The many forms of nystagmus * What causes nystagmus * How to get a good diagnosis * How nystagmus affects daily vision * What various treatments are available, including optical aids, vision therapy, drugs, and a review of the recently developed tenotomy procedure * How to plan for surgery, before and after the big day This easy-to-read guide has been reviewed and endorsed by top experts in the field of low vision care and eye movement disorders, including Richard W. Hertle, M.D. and Louis F. Dell'Osso, Ph.D. Also includes references for further study and an extensive glossary and index.
Macular Degeneration Handbook by: Chet Cunningham 42 used from $0.01 8 Thirdparty New from $6.00 Edition: Media: Paperback EAN: 9781887053112 ISBN: 1887053115 Number Of Pages: 278 Publication Date: 1998-12 Publisher: United Research Publishers
Book Description: Those who suffer from Macular Degeneration or other degenerative eye diseases including Cataracts, Lacoma, Retinitis Pigmentosa and eye diseases associated with diabetes can benefit from this book. Readers learn symptoms, causes, treatments and prevention strategies using all-natural and alternative methods. The book shows how nutrition, dietary supplements, exercises and other methods can bring relief.
This text is designed to provide a foundation for learning ophthalmology and preparing for board examinations. The handy outline format helps readers reach essential information quickly and easily. Classic appearance and relevant facts for a number of disease entities are included. Readers will learn to differentiate between similar conditions for better diagnosis. Charts and tables provide summaries of key information at a glance.
The updated Third Edition of this manual is a comprehensive self-assessment review of ophthalmology and a valuable study aid for any ophthalmologist or ophthalmologist-in-training. It contains over 3,000 true/false, matching, and multiple-choice questions covering the entire field of ophthalmology, including the subspecialties. Answers are provided along with brief explanations and extensive references. Several hundred new questions have been added to this new edition, with significantly updated content and revised, expanded explanations. Two new chapters cover General Medicine and International Ophthalmology. This edition also includes more than 100 full-color photographs depicting ocular pathology and ophthalmic conditions.
Product Description: Through three bestselling editions, Dr. Allen M. Putterman's masterful work has helped thousands of practitioners expand their repertoire of aesthetic periorbital and facial surgery techniques. Now, Steven Fagien, MD, FACS - hand picked by Dr. Putterman to serve as Editor for the 4th Edition - brings you a wealth of new procedures ... fresh approaches from new leading authorities representing the various aesthetic specialties, including from plastic surgery, oculoplastic surgery, and dermatology, and new illustrations to help you update and enhance your operative skills. What's more, a new bonus DVD includes intraoperative videos that let you see exactly how to perform a variety of key techniques, step by step.
Discusses how to select and perform appropriate procedures for a multitude of cosmetic problems and includes elaborate illustrations
Provides information on issues related to cosmetic surgery such as psychology, anatomy, and anaesthesia
Master state-of-the-art techniques with new chapters on · Upper Blepharoplasty: Volume Enhancement via Skin Approach: Lowering the Upper Lid Crease · Lower Blepharoplasty: Blending the Lid/Cheek Junction · Brow Lift Techniques · Injectable Agents for Dermal Soft-Tissue Augmentation of the Face: Options and Decision Making · Expanded uses of BTX-A for Facial Aesthetic Enhancement.
Observe how leading surgeons perform a variety of procedures by watching the new surgical videos on the Bonus DVD.
Obtain fresh insights from 50% new authors, all luminaries on their respective subjects.
Know what to look for and how to proceed thanks to abundant new artwork.
The Eye Exam: A Complete Guide by: Gary S. Schwartz 4 used from $63.51 9 Thirdparty New from $38.75 Edition: 1st Media: Paperback EAN: 9781556427558 ISBN: 1556427557 Number Of Pages: 216 Publication Date: 2006-01-01 Publisher: Slack Incorporated
Product Description:
The Eye Exam: A Complete Guide is a handy reference with a primary focus on developing history and exam skills for all professionals working with patients in the eye clinic.
Written in an easy and practical format, The Eye Exam presents the proper way to perform a history and physical examination on an eye patient. The opening chapters will educate the reader on how to perform an eye history on adults, as well as special indications and techniques for examining children. Also included are chapters on the foundation of basic optics and how to perform a proper distance and near refraction exams. The Eye Exam concludes with how to perform various examination techniques and how to record the findings.
Dr. Gary Schwartz includes only the essential information about ophthalmic examinations, so that the reader is not bogged down with unnecessary information about diseases and treatments.
The Eye Exam is perfect for the eye clinic novice wanting to learn the basics and be proficient with performing routine eye exams, as well as the experienced clinician looking to enrich existing skills and understanding of the eye exam techniques.
Physical Exam Topics Include:
Subjective and objective refraction
Near refraction
Color vision
Pupil exam
Motilities
Alignment
Slit lamp examination
Intraocular pressure determination
Gonioscopy
Retina examination
Additional features:
Helpful question and answer sections at the end of most chapters
Common abbreviations used in the eye clinic
Eye medications
Surgical procedures
A pocket guide of the necessary components of the basic eye history and physical exam
