* 2018-2019 BCSC (Basic and Clinical Science Course), Section 10

2018-2019 BCSC (Basic and Clinical Science Course), Section 10: Glaucoma by American Academy of Ophthalmology (Author), Christopher A. Girkin MD (Editor)

Provides a comprehensive discussion of glaucoma, including epidemiology and the social and economic impacts of the disease; hereditary and genetic factors; intraocular pressure and aqueous humor dynamics; and clinical evaluation and surgical therapy.

The various classes of medical therapy for glaucoma are described in terms of efficacy, mechanism of action and safety. Contains numerous images illustrating disease entities and surgical techniques. Enhanced with eight surgical videos. Both print and eBook users have access to the videos. Upon completion of Section 10, readers should be able to: *Identify the epidemiologic features of glaucoma, including the social and economic impacts of the disease *Describe the clinical evaluation of the glaucoma patient, including history and general examination, gonioscopy, optic nerve examination, and visual field *Describe the clinical features, evaluation, and treatment of primary open-angle glaucoma and normal-tension glaucoma *List the various clinical features of and therapeutic approaches for the primary and secondary open-angle glaucoma.

2018 | ISBN: 1681040360 | 38.4MB

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* 2018-2019 BCSC (Basic and Clinical Science Course), Section 11

2018-2019 BCSC (Basic and Clinical Science Course), Section 11: Lens and Cataract by American Academy of Ophthalmology (Author), Sharon L. Jick MD (Editor)

Reviews the anatomy, physiology, embryology and pathology of the lens. Covers the epidemiology, evaluation and management of cataracts and gives an overview of lens and cataract surgery, including special situations.

Walks the reader through making an appropriate differential diagnosis and designing a management plan for intraoperative and postoperative complications of cataract surgery. Contains 13 technical videos. Both print and eBook users have access to the videos. Upon completion of Section 11, readers should be able to: *Identify congenital anomalies of the lens List types of congenital and acquired cataracts *Describe the association of cataracts with aging, trauma, medications, and systemic and ocular diseases *Describe the evaluation and management of patients with cataract and other lens abnormalities.

2018 | ISBN: 1681040379 | 35.4MB

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SC - 499 | Emergency, Acute and Rapid Access Ophthalmology

Emergency, Acute and Rapid Access Ophthalmology: Practical, Clinical and Managerial Aspects by Josephine Duvall-Young (Author)

This book provides a concise and practical overview of hospital based emergency, urgent and primary care service in Ophthalmology. Specialist consultants who wish to broaden their knowledge of the various ophthalmic conditions seen in clinical emergencies will find this book to be a useful go-to guide.

Advice is given on establishing an ophthalmic emergency and primary care service and a series of chapters cover the management of emergency eye conditions.
Emergency, Acute and Rapid Access Ophthalmology is a must read for all ophthalmic professionals in the UK and worldwide who are dealing with the growing demand for emergency eye care services and the increasing sub-specialisation within Ophthalmology.

2018 (2019 Edition) | ISBN : 3319923684 | ID: SC - 499

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* Current and Future Developments - Diagnostic Atlas of Retinal Diseases

Current and Future Developments - Diagnostic Atlas of Retinal Diseases (Ophthalmology: Current and Future Developments - Volume 1) by Mitzy E. Torres Soriano (Author), Gerardo García Aguirre (Editor), Maximiliano Gordon (Editor), Veronica Kon Graversen (Editor)

This 3 volume set offers a comprehensive compilation which presents detailed information about ophthalmic (retinal, vitreous and macular) diseases.

Key features of this set include:

- Emphasis on practical features of clinical diagnosis
- Concise and didactic presentation of key manifestations of diseases designed for rapid reference and target recall
- A vast selection of illustrations to sharpen clinical problem-solving skills
- Step by step treatment approaches to enhance the reader's ability to handle medical cases
- Citations or relevant research articles in each chapter for further reading

The third volume of this set covers eye infections (bacterial and viral), inflammatory disorders and neoplasms. Written by a group of retina specialists, this book is an excellent resource for knowledge about retinal disorders. The streamlined format and evidence based medicine presented in the volume make this book the perfect reference for medical students, residents, general ophthalmologists and retina specialists.

2017 | ISBN: 1681084155 | 23MB

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