Ophthalmology: lecture notes

✍ Scribed by Bron, Anthony J.; James, Bruce; Parulekar, Manoj V

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Year: 2016;2017
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 253
• Edition: Twelfth edition /
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Highly Commended in Internal medicine in the 2017 BMA Medical Book Awards

Highly illustrated, comprehensive, and accessible,Ophthalmology Lecture Notesis the ideal reference and revision guide to common eye problems and their diagnosis and management. Beginning with overviews of anatomy, history taking, and examination, it then covers a range of core ophthalmic conditions, including a new chapter on paediatric ophthalmology. The content has been thoroughly updated and includes:

Over 200 diagrams and photographs A range of core clinical cases in chapter 20 demonstrating the clinical context of key conditions Learning objectives and summary of key points in each chapterOphthalmology Lecture Notesis perfect for developing knowledge for clinical practice or revision in the run-up to examinations, and uses a systematic approach to provide medical students and junior doctors with all the tools they need to manage clinical situations. It is also useful for optometrists in training, helping them develop a sound understanding of clinical ophthalmology.

✦ Table of Contents

Anatomy --
History, symptoms and examination --
Clinical optics --
The orbit --
The eyelids --
The lacrimal system --
Conjunctiva, cornea and sclera --
The lens and cataract --
Uveitis --
Glaucoma --
Retina and choroid --
Retinal vascular disease --
The pupil and its responses --
Disorders of the visual pathway --
Eye movements and their disorders --
Trauma --
Tropical ophthalmology: eye diseases in the developing world --
Eye diseases in children --
Services for the visually handicapped.