Oftalmologia

È il libro originale di William B. MacCracken, uno dei pochissimi medici contemporanei di W. H. Bates, l'oftalmologo scopritore della cura della vista, che hanno saputo portare avanti e applicare le sue scoperte. Una appassionata denuncia contro l'emergente commercialismo degli occhiali da vista e da sole che stava esplodendo negli anni Trenta in America e nel mondo, a discapito della salute e del benessere della popolazione ignara del metodo naturale per guarire la vista senza lenti correttive. Questo testo, nella seconda edizione completamente riveduta e corretta, sviluppa la pratica della cura della vista utilizzando un linguaggio diverso ma perfettamente congruente al metodo originale. L'editore ha aggiunto in coda al volume tutto il testo ristampato in caratteri piccoli e piccolissimi, per fornire il lettore di uno strumento per l'esercizio della vista perfetta. Inoltre, viene pubblicata, in italiano e in anastatica originale americana, una lettera che l'autore ha inviato nel febbraio del 1928 a Emily C. Lierman, l'assistente del dott. Bates, per raccontarle le sue prime esperienze di trattamento.

Highly commended at the RSM Awards 2007, this book presents an encyclopedic visual catalogue of all clinical signs and symptoms in ophthalmology. It presents fully comprehensive coverage of all clinical conditions organised by region, starting with the front of the eye and working through to the retina in a very logical manner. The text is presented in a very readable and concise format, and is supplemented with over 2800 full colour clinical photographs of the highest quality. Virtually every condition (and variations within those conditions) has been illustrated. "Clinical Diagnosis in Ophthalmology" encourages the practitioner to view the patient as a whole to aid with the differential diagnosis of systemic and ocular signs. It comprehensively covers all systemic diseases associated with the eye.The illustrations are enhanced with brief, bullet-point style text that follows a tightly controlled, template format for quick and easy reference. "Clinical Diagnosis in Ophthalmology" provides an outstanding aid to clinical decision-making and practitioners will find the book very useful for matching conditions seen in the clinic. It will also be an ideal revision aid for examinations in ophthalmology. The book is also an extremely useful reference for all optometrists and primary care physicians.

"The Atlas of Clinical Ophthalmology" combines the highest-quality colour photographs, clinical descriptions and explanatory line drawings to provide an outstanding and accessible visual reference of ocular disease and its clinical signs. The book systematically covers examination, investigation and diagnosis of all the common and many of the rarer ophthalmic disorders. Illustrations of the embryology, histology, pathology and systemic diseases are included as appropriate to elucidate the clinical information. The new edition has been exhaustively updated throughout, with over 1000 new illustrations, many chapters written by new contributors and new, up-to-the-minute information on refractive surgery and LASIK. From the reviews of the second edition: 'It is a bounty of superbly chosen photographs ...this atlas is unsurpassed in its representational clarity...A definite visual feast, this book is a prize for any bookshelf' - ("American Journal of Ophthalmology"). 'The authors are superb teachers, and the book is an excellent educational medium' - ("Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Annual"). 'It is always easy to find criticism of a book if one looks hard enough. In this book it seems pointless ...it is a superb atlas and I strongly recommend it as a pictorial addition to every clinician's library' - ("Clinical and Experimental Optometry"). The first edition of this title was the Winner of the Abbott Prize for Medical Writing.

"In Focus Ophthalmology" is aimed at all medical and health science students who require an introductory, low cost and highly illustrated guide to this specialty. The material is presented in double page spreads. The left-hand page has a synoptic and highly structured text (normally under the following headings: incidence; clinical features; differential diagnosis; management; prognosis). The right-hand page has a selection of four to six clinical photographs. "Ophthalmology In Focus" is a convenient pocket size and therefore ideal for quick preparation before ward rounds. Each volume also includes self-assessment material, which is extremely helpful for preparation for examinations. Because of shorter hospital stays and more outpatient treatment, students are less likely to be able to see the full range of conditions on the ward - the books in this series help supply that deficit.

This title is a Royal Society of Medicine Book Awards 2005 Winner. "Diseases of the Ocular Fundus" is a comprehensive and very practical approach to all aspects of fundus diseases including retina, vitreous, choroid, tumors of the fundus and optic nerve disease. The authors provide both the diagnostic framework and offer advice on management options for all diseases the ophthalmologist will encounter. Illustrated in full color throughout with over 1150 photographs (850 in color) and over 180 line drawings, this book provides the reader with an outstanding visual reference.Clinical cases with both pre and post-treatment histories are also included and provide an invaluable guide to patient management. "Diseases of the Ocular Fundus" is a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of ocular fundus diseases and will be an invaluable guide to both the general ophthalmologist, and particularly to ophthalmologists in training. It will also be an excellent source for optometrists in practice and training.

Clear, concise, clinical yet comprehensive, this book provides the student or practitioner with the essential information that they need before they begin their practice in this rewarding yet challenging area of optometric practice. Following the success of other books in this series, and brought to you by a whole range of experts in the field, "Paediatric Optometry" is an essential purchase for all those assessing, maintaining and caring for children's vision.

Highly designed and extensively illustrated, this book outlines all the clinical procedures for effective ocular examination. It covers basic straightforward procedures, for example the use of the slit lamp, through to more complex visual field assessments. Investigative Techniques and Ocular Examination will be an invaluable clinical handbook for all students and practitioners involved in the examination of the eye.

Want to become more effective in deriving lens prescriptions? Learn problem-solving measures and how to avoid pitfalls and common mistakes in prescribing with this very readable guide to conventional wisdom in refractive care. Tried and tested tips reduce your learning curve as you transition from theory to clinical practice. Seasoned practitioners will find many clinical pearls to add to their own arsenal of conventional wisdom.

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Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) plays a vital role in pediatric retina diagnosis, often revealing unrecognized retinal disorders and connections to brain injury, disease, and delayed neurodevelopment. Handbook of Pediatric Retinal OCT and the Eye-Brain Connection provides authoritative, up-to-date guidance in this promising area, showing how to optimize imaging in young children and infants, how to accurately interpret these images, and how to identify links between these images and brain and developmental disorders. Illustrates optimal methods of OCT imaging of children and infants, how to avoid pitfalls, and how to recognize and avoid artifacts Explains how the OCT image may relate to brain disease and delayed neurodevelopment Features more than 200 high-quality images and scans that depict the full range of disease in infants and young children Provides guidance in identifying retinal layers and important abnormalities. Covers the structural features of the retina and optic nerve head in developmental, acquired, or inherited conditions that affect the eye and visual pathways Offers practical ways to set up imaging programs in the clinic, operating room, or neonatal nursery Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices

Ophthalmologists are often the first clinicians to evaluate a patient harboring an underlying intraorbital or intracranial structural lesion. This unique position makes it particularly important for them to understand the basic mechanics, indications, and contraindications for the available orbital and neuroimaging studies (e.g., CT and MR imaging), as well as any special studies that may be necessary to fully evaluate the suspected pathology. It is equally important for them to be able to communicate their imaging questions and provide relevant clinical information to the interpreting radiologist. Since the publication of the original edition of this American Academy of Ophthalmology Monograph in 1992, new techniques and special sequences have improved our ability to detect pathology in the orbit and brain that are significant for the ophthalmologist. In this second edition of Monograph 6, Johnson, Policeni, Lee, and Smoker have updated the original content and summarized the recent neuroradiologic literature on the various modalities applicable to CT and MR imaging for ophthalmology. They emphasize vascular imaging advances (e.g., MR angiography (MRA), CT angiography (CTA), MR venography (MRV), and CT venography (CTV) and specific MR sequences (e.g., fat suppression, fluid attenuation inversion recovery (FLAIR), gradient recall echo imaging (GRE), diffusion weighted imaging (DWI), perfusion weighted imaging (PWI), and dynamic perfusion CT (PCT)). They have also included tables that outline the indications, best imaging recommendations for specific ophthalmic entities, and examples of specific radiographic pathology that illustrate the relevant entities. The goal of this Monograph is to reinforce the critical importance of accurate, complete, and timely communication-from the prescribing ophthalmologist to the interpreting radiologist-of the clinical findings, differential diagnosis, and presumed topographical location of the suspected lesion in order for the radiologist to perform the optimal imaging study, and ultimately, to receive the best interpretation.

Praise for this book:[Five stars] Provid[es] succinct and easy to understand information with excellent illustrations...the wealth of color illustrations [are] invaluable to students learning about these disorders. - Doody's Review With nearly 900 illustrations and the combined 40-year experience of the authors, Neuro-Ophthalmology Illustrated serves as an atlas and a source of concise clinical information on the entire field. From anatomy and pathophysiology to diagnosis and management, the book provides a unique approach to thinking about, assessing, and treating neuro-ophthalmic disorders. It offers a how-to on performing the essential examination, and covers disorders of the visual afferent system, the pupil, ocular motor efferent systems, and the orbit and lid. The authors also point out the important neuro-ophthalmologic manifestations associated with common neurologic and systemic disorders. Highlights: * Offers a basic introduction to anatomy, physiology, and examination of the eye for neurology students * Teaches brain anatomy and the fundamentals of neuro-imaging to ophthalmologists * Provides the coherent approach of two master teachers in the field * Begins each chapter with a quick outline of contents, and concludes with a comprehensive index * Features a handy examination chart and near card for easy reference A portable atlas, manual, and study guide in one, Neuro-Ophthalmology Illustrated is perfect for residents preparing for board examinations in ophthalmology, neurology and neurosurgery. Practitioners and instructors of neuro-ophthalmology will also find this highly visual pocketbook a useful reference in their practice and classroom.

Whether you're in training or an established practitioner, the brand-new "Surgical Techniques in Ophthalmology Series" features the essential information you need on a variety of surgical maneuvers in six subspecialty areas. Every author has been carefully selected for each title based on their experience and wealth of clinical expertise. And, each book is presented in a concise, templated format that complements the commentary and procedures on the accompanying DVD.