The most concise, current, and comprehensive overview of general ophthalmology – extensively revised and updatedA Doody's Core Title for 2017!For five decades, General Ophthalmology has offered authoritative, state-of-the-art coverage of the diagnosis and treatment of all major ophthalmic diseases, as well as neurological and systemic diseases causing visual disturbances. The eighteenth edition builds on this tradition of excellence by offering an increased number of color illustrations, new chapters, and major revisions of existing chapters – to deliver all-inclusive coverage that encompasses pathophysiology, basic science, and the latest clinical perspectives.A must-read for medical students, ophthalmology residents, practicing ophthalmologists, nurses, optometrists, clinicians in other fields of medicine and surgery, and health-related professionals, the eighteenth edition of General Ophthalmology features:New chapters on Ophthalmic Emergencies, Causes and Prevention of Vision Loss, Vision Rehabilitation, and Functional Vision ScoreA glossary of terms relating to the eyeContributions from more than thirty international expertsExtensive updates and revisions throughout to reflect the latest findings and advances
Paul Riordan-Eva, FRCOphthConsultant OphthalmologistKing's College Hospital, London, United KingdomHonorary Senior Lecturer (Teaching)King's College London School of Medicine at Guy's,King's College and St. Thomas' HospitalsLondon, UKEmmett T. Cunningham, Jr., MD, PhD, MPHDirector, The Uveitis ServiceDepartment of OphthalmologyCalifornia Pacific Medical CenterSan Francisco, CAAdjunct Clinical Professor of OphthalmologyStanford University School of MedicineStanford, CA
AuthorsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. Anatomy & Embryology of the Eye, Paul Riordan-Eva2. Ophthalmologic Examination, David F. Chang3. Ophthalmic Emergencies, Paul Riordan-Eva4. Lids & Lacrimal Apparatus, M. Reza Vagefi, John H. Sullivan, Zélia M. Corrêa, and James J. Augsburger5. Conjunctiva & Tears, Lisa M. Nijm, Francisco J. Garcia-Ferrer, Ivan R. Schwab, James J. Augsburger, and Zélia M. Corrêa6. Cornea, Roderick Biswell7. Uveal Tract & Sclera, Emmett T. Cunningham, Jr., James J. Augsburger, Zélia M. Corrêa, and Carlos Pavesio8. Lens, Richard A. Harper and John P. Shock9. Vitreous, Steve Charles10. Retina, Emily C. Fletcher, N. Victor Chong, James J. Augsburger, and Zélia M. Corrêa11. Glaucoma, John F. Salmon12. Strabismus, W. Walker Motley and Taylor Asbury13. Orbit, John H. Sullivan14. Neuro-Ophthalmology, Paul Riordan-Eva and William F. Hoyt15. Ocular Disorders Associated with Systemic Diseases, Edward Pringle and Elizabeth M. Graham16. Immunologic Diseases of the Eye, Toby Y.B. Chan and William G. Hodge17. Special Subjects of Pediatric Interest, Douglas R. Fredrick18. Ophthalmic Genetics, James J. Augsburger and Zélia M. Corrêa19. Ophthalmic Trauma, James J. Augsburger and Zélia M. Corrêa20. Causes and Prevention of Vision Loss, Adnan Pirbhai, Shefalee Shukla Kent, and William G. Hodge21. Optics & Refraction, Paul Riordan-Eva22. Ophthalmic Therapeutics, Allan J. Flach and Frederick W. Fraunfelder23. Lasers in Ophthalmology, N. Victor Chong24. Low Vision, Gwen K. Sterns and Eleanor E. Faye25. Vision Rehabilitation, August ColenbranderAppendix: Functional Vision Score, August ColenbranderGlossary of Terms Relating to the EyeIndex