Oftalmologia

This textbook is a comprehensive encyclopaedia of all aspects of Optometry, including colour vision, eye disease, low vision, binocular vision, orthoptics, contact lenses, spectacle lenses, ocular anatomy and physiology, geometrical and physical optics, optometric techniques, visual fields, occupational optometry, and therapeutics and optometric law. Arranged in a convenient A-Z format, it will be an invaluable reference source for the busy practitioner as well as a useful study aid for students new to the field.This title includes such features as: quick-reference A-Z format; extensively illustrated in colour throughout; hundreds of terms and definitions; thorough explanations enhanced by line diagrams and tables for ready reference; comprehensively cross referenced; useful appendices including optometric and contact lens grading scales; edited by an acclaimed optometric author and educator; and, extensive contributions from leading authorities in the field. A book that will assist every eye care practitioner, this text will be invaluable to optometrists, ophthalmologists and dispensing opticians. It will also serve as a handy reference for clinical support staff and those working in industries and professions allied to eye care. Indeed anyone working or studying in this field will find "Optometry A-Z" an essential purchase.

This is the first book to cover all currently available methods to manage pre-, intra- and post-lacrimal sac stenosis. Comprehensive multidisciplinary approaches in adults and children are described. International experts provide a stepwise analysis and describe the clinical management of these patients with detailed medical and surgical treatment plans. With this guide's highly structured and reader-friendly format, the reader will be able to solve any problem that may occur with the reconstruction of a disturbed or damaged lacrimal system.

Progress in vitreo-retinal surgery is mercurial. Since this series is dedicated to new developments the reader is presented with a motley list of topics. The advancements described here may represent generally accepted progress in the field: New instruments, Macular hole surgery, Tumor biopsy. The text is well-structured text and the book bridges the gap between primary literature and daily practice.

Questa terza edizione di Oftalmologia essenziale esce dopo dodici anni dalla prima

A complete update of a classic reference by specialists at the Mayo Clinic, Henderson's Orbital Tumors, Fourth Edition collates the Clinic's fifty years' experience in managing tumors involving the orbit. Drawing on case reports and extensive follow-up data from over 1,700 patients treated at the Clinic, the authors formulate comprehensive guidelines on diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of the entire spectrum of orbital tumors. This new edition reflects the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment, including improved imaging technology, more accurate pathologic diagnosis, new radiotherapy options, new surgical approaches, and therapy using monoclonal antibodies. More than 460 illustrations, 43 in full color, complement the text.

This is a practical handbook on the examination techniques, equipment, investigations and optical concepts which the beginning trainee in ophthalmology needs to master.

Portable, practical information at a glance In ophthalmology, visual diagnosis is the most crucial part of an examination. This handy atlas is designed to help busy clinicians identify clinical signs and symptoms, establish differential diagnoses, and work through complex clinical questions -- efficiently and accurately. The Pocket Atlas of Ophthalmology features: More than 500 photographs, line drawings, and diagrams Precise clinical descriptions of all major disorders Color-coded tabs for easy access Easy-to-follow bulleted lists and flow charts Side-by-side comparison charts for differential diagnosis Succinct overviews of ocular anatomy and physiology Valuable tips and techniques for diagnosis and treatment Chapters on drug side effects and eye diseases in developing countries Also useful as a study guide or patient information aid, the atlas also includes a detailed index and numerous cross-references. Compact, durable, and packed with information, this volume slides into any lab coat pocket, making it the ideal clinical companion for all eye care professionals

Based on Dr. Wright's classic major reference, "Handbook of Pediatric Strabismus and Amblyopia" outlines the latest findings in diagnosing the most commonly presenting problems in pediatric cases, offering the most complete assessment tools for accurate diagnosis and then best treatment options. Distilling the essentials of these prevelant and sometimes complicated cases into a portable, complete and authorative pocket reference, this handbook offers a complete picture of how to best treat pediatric patients.Specifically, the introductory chapters on the specifics of pediatric ophthalmology (embryology, post-natal development and the pediatric exam) will help newcomers to pediatric practice fully grasp the subtle differences in pediatric care. The chapters are written by leading experts in the field and are presented in a user-friendly format, relying on heavily illustrated in color plates, clincally helpful tables, charts, and decision-making guidelines. This approach will enable the practitioner (whether specialist or generalist) to make the most accurate diagnosis and choose the most effective treatment option.

This textbook is a dynamic exploration of the relationship between the visual pathway and visual field impairments. Aimed at the practitioner or student of visual fields, the clinical focus of the book is oriented towards differential diagnosis and will assist the reader in identifying the site of a lesion. The emphasis is on detection and interpretation of visual field defects, rather than the background and psychophysics of visual field assessment. Discussion of the normal visual field is included for comparative purposes. The structure of the book traces the visual pathway anatomically from front to back, and is supplemented by information on methodology and programme choice.

This title won the first Prize, Ophthamology, BMA Awards 2007. 1,098 full-colour images perfectly capture the appearance of the complete range of corneal and external eye diseases. Compiled by two of the world's foremost authorities on the subject and created using state-of-the-art digital imaging technology, they represent the sharpest, most accurate collection of photographs of the cornea ever published. Updates include a wealth of new images contributed by ophthalmologists from around the world; updated and expanded coverage of refractive surgery, external eye manifestations of chemical and biological warfare, and molecular genetics of corneal dystrophies; and a new Image Bank on CD-Rom. This comprehensive visual library of corneal disorders is ideal for reference during patient evaluation, screening, and treatment.