2011-2012 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 11: Lens and Cataract (Basic & Clinical Science Course)

✍ Scribed by James C. Bobrow MD

• Publisher: American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Year: 2011
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 275
• Edition: Revised edition
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Reviews the anatomy, physiology, embryology and pathology of the lens. Covers the epidemiology, evaluation and management of cataracts; gives an overview of lens and cataract surgery; and explores the complications and special situations of cataract surgery. Last major revision 2008 2009.

✦ Table of Contents

Contents......Page 6
1.Anatomy......Page 17
2. Biochemistry......Page 22
3. Physiology......Page 29
4.Embryology......Page 34
5.Pathology......Page 52
6. Epidemiology of Cataracts......Page 79
8. Evaluation and Management ofCataracts in Adults......Page 83
8. Surgery for Cataract......Page 98
9. Complications ofCataract Surgery......Page 169
10. Cataract Surgery in SpecialSituations......Page 204
Study Questions......Page 244
Answers......Page 252
Index......Page 257

✦ Subjects

Медицинские дисциплины;Офтальмология;