Ophthalmology category: 711 books

This text presents current information on retinal and choroidal manifestations of systemic diseases from leading experts in the field. Topics include retinal and choroidal manifestations of AIDS, pediatric diseases, toxicity of systemic drugs, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, diffuse unilateral...

This book provides an up-to-date overview of the clinical applications, methods, and technologies of teleophthalmology within the field of preventive medicine. The ability of novel methods to detect the initial signs of neurodegenerative diseases on the basis of alterations in the retina is reviewed,...

Ideal for ophthalmologists, optometrists and busy clinicians, Drug-Induced Ocular Side Effects provides the clinically relevant information you need to diagnose and manage chemical and drug-related ocular problems. An easily accessible format, meticulous revisions and comprehensive coverage of all...

Contains the proceedings of the XVI International Symposium on Retinal Degeneration (RD2014), to be held July 13-18, 2014 at the Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove, California. A majority of those who will speak and present posters at the meeting will contribute to this volume. The Symposium...

Red Eyes (Conjunctivitis) is a medical disorder that produces inflammation of the conjunctiva (the white of the eye and inner lining of eyelids).It is one of the most frequent and treatable eye infections in children and adults.Eye redness is most often the result of swollen or dilated blood...

Glaucoma is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting millions of individuals worldwide. In 2013, the prevalence of glaucoma worldwide among people aged 40-80 years was estimated at 64.3 million, increasing to 76.0 million in 2020 and 111.8 million in 2040. Men were more likely to have primary open-angle...

Ode to Dry EyeDry eye occurs when there is a problem with the tearsThat normally keeps the eye moist and lubricating clear.Due to age something which we can not preventDry eye may present as blurring of visionThe eye is continuously bathed by a layer of tearWhich keeps the eye wet and...

Descriptions of basic visual mechanisms and related clinical abnormalities, by a neuroscientist and an ophthalmologist. Over the past fifty years, enormous progress has been made in understanding visual mechanisms and treating eye disorders. And yet the scientist is not always aware of the...

The detection of a patient with Retinal detachment is unexpected in a family doctor setting.After 30 years of family doctor practice, I had not seen a single case of retinal detachment or had examined a case in the hospital.Now my own patient (a highly ranked civil servant in the Government service)...

Clearly organized and simply presented, The Low Vision Handbook for Eyecare Professionals, Second Edition offers an introduction to all aspects of low vision, including a short history of low vision and the basic optics of magnifiers. Updated and revised this second edition of The Low Vision Handbook...

This video atlas is a dynamic presentation of ultrasound movements observed in the eye and orbit in various ocular conditions encountered in the clinical setting. The book shows the usual movement of a particular tissue and the possible types of motion it could manifest in various pathologic situations....

The eighth edition of Manual for Eye Examination and Diagnosis provides a thorough overview of basic eye examination techniques, the use of instruments, and major ophthalmic disorders. The popular approach takes the reader through the eye exam, covering anatomy, differential diagnosis, and treatment....

In this thoroughly revised and updated third edition of Contact Lens Practice, award-winning author, researcher and lecturer, Professor Nathan Efron, provides a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of the scientific foundation and clinical applications of contact lens fitting. The text has been...