A patient-centered approach to the diagnosis and treatment of major neuro-ophthalmic conditions. Focusing on important presenting signs and symptoms, this book leads the reader through the sometimes subtle manifestations of neuro-ophthalmic disease to anatomic localization of lesions and definitive
2008-2009 Basic and Clinical Science Course: Section 2: Fundamentals and Principles of Ophthalmology (Basic and Clinical Science Course 2008-2009)
โ Scribed by Gerhard Cibis, MD
- Publisher
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 539
- Edition
- Revised
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Provides the essential scientific grounding in current ophthalmic practice. It includes ocular anatomy, embryology, biochemistry and pharmacology. Features substantive coverage of the latest advances in clinical and ophthalmic molecular genetics related to ophthalmology.
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