Ophthalmology

This popular text uses double-page spreads to cover the majority of situations likely to be encountered in clinical practice. Each topic is introduced by a short case scenario, followed by a description of the appropriate clinical examination, diagnostic procedures, treatment, and prognosis. Color line drawings, diagnostic algorithms, color clinical photographs, and summary boxes bring the content to life. The 2nd Edition offers up-to-date and expanded coverage of new imaging techniques, genetics, episcleritis, scleritis, and more.Presents the core knowledge of ophthalmology and disorders of the eye, with a wealth of friendly features and superb illustrations. Relates structure to function in accordance with the approach that most of today's courses take. Tackles the common difficulties of diagnosis and management, such as acute red eye, sudden vision loss, and spots before the eyes, in the clinical decision-making section.Features an expanded section on special investigations, covering important investigations such as perimetry and fundus fluorescein angiography, and includes 2 new spreads on ophthalmic history. Offers new spreads on genetics, episcleritis, and scleritis.