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Ophthalmology - Thomas Bournias

Ophthalmology

An Introduction for Medical Students

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Buch | Softcover
256 Seiten
2004 | 2nd Revised edition
Blackwell Science Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-4051-0440-1 (ISBN)
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Covers the essentials of ophthalmology that various practitioners need to know. Pocket-sized and practical, this book emphasizes pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. It explains the fundamental anatomy and concepts of ophthalmology with separate chapters covering disorders by causes or conditions.
Designed as a quick read for both students on an ophthalmology rotation and others who want to know more about the specialty, "Blueprints Ophthalmology" covers the essentials of ophthalmology that every practitioner will need to know. Pocket-sized and practical, this book covers the most common conditions students are likely to encounter. It focuses on the essential content students need to know during a rotation allowing for a fast, easy read. The text emphasizes pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment."Blueprints Ophthalmology" explains the fundamental anatomy and concepts of ophthalmology with separate chapters covering disorders by causes or conditions. It provides the reader with a broad understanding of the structure and function of the eye as well as how to evaluate a patient's condition. An eight-page insert contains full-color photographs that enhance the reader's knowledge. Twenty-five multiple-choice and matching review questions are included to help students test their understanding of the subject. The book also features valuable appendices on career and residency opportunities, a handy reference list of commonly prescribed medications, and a glossary.
"Blueprints Ophthalmology" is perfect for medical students. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and related health professionals will also find this book valuable.

Contents Contributors Reviewers Foreword Preface Acknowledgments AbbreviationsChapter 1: Anatomy and Physiology of the Lids, Eye, Orbit, and Visual System Charlie Abraham, MD and Thomas E. Bournias, MD - Orbital Anatomy - Extraocular Muscles - Blood Supply of the Orbit - Eyelids - Conjunctiva - Anatomy of the Eyeball - Optic Nerve and Visual Pathways Chapter 2: Basic Ophthalmic Examination Charlie Abraham, MD, Preeya Kshettry, and Thomas E. Bournias, MD - History - Ophthalmic Examination - Other Exams Chapter 3: Differential Diagnosis of Ocular Complaints Jerry Lai, MD and Thomas E. Bournias, MD - Red Eye - Eye Pain - Superficial - Eye Pain - Deep, Severe - Eye Pain - Orbital/Periocular - Vision Loss - Sudden, Painless - Vision Loss - Sudden, Painful - Vision Loss - Gradual, Painless - Vision Loss - Transient - Distortion of Vision - Floaters/Flashes - Double Vision (Diplopia) - Monocular - Double Vision (Diplopia) - Binocular Chapter 4: Ocular Trauma Charlie Abraham, MD, Preeya Kshettry, and Thomas E. Bournias - Corneal Abrasion - Corneal and Conjunctival Foreign Body - Chemical Burns - Traumatic Irisitis - Traumatic Hyphema - Blowout Fracture of the Orbit - Traumatic Optic Neuropathy Chapter 5: Pediatric Ophthalmology Thomas E. Bournias, MD - Leukocoria - Strabismus Esodeviations in Children Exodeviations in Children Amblyopia Chapter 6: Neuro-Ophthalmology Thomas E. Bournias, MD - Pupil - Anisocoria - Horner's Syndrome - Argyll Robertson Pupil - Adie's Tonic Pupil - Isolated Third-Nerve Palsy - Papilledema - Optic Neuritis - Arteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy - Non-Arteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Chapter 7: Cornea and External Ocular Diseases Oat Sinchai, MD and Thomas E. Bournias, MD - Blepharitis/Meibomianitis - Dry Eye Syndrome - Conjunctivitis - Subconjunctival Hemorrhage - Pingueculum/Pterygium - Episcleritis - Scleritis - Recurrent Corneal Erosion - Herpes Simplex Virus - Herpes Zoster Virus - Contact Lens Related Problems Chapter 8: Glaucoma Thomas E. Bournias, MD - Glaucoma - Primary-Open Angle Glaucoma - Ocular Hypertension - Normal Pressure Glaucoma - Steroid Responder Glaucoma - Pigment Dispersion Glaucoma - Pseudoexfoliative Glaucoma - Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma Chapter 9: Uveitis Thomas E. Bournias, MD, Charlie Abraham, MD, Preeya Kshettry - Uveitis Chapter 10: Retinal Disorders Angie Wen, MD and Thomas E. Bournias, MD - Retinal Arterial Occlusion * Central Retinal Artery Occlusion * Ophthalmic Artery Occlusion - Retinal Vein Occlusion Central Retinal Vein Occlusion - Posterior Vitreous Detachment - Retinal Detachment Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Exudative Retinal Detachment Tractional Retinal Detachment - Age-related Macular Degeneration Chapter 11: Systemic Disorders with Ocular Manifestations Anthony C. Cirino, MD and Thomas E. Bournias, MD - Hypertension - Diabetes Mellitus - Multiple Sclerosis - Thyroid Eye Disease - Pregnancy - Syphilis - Stevens Johnson Syndrome (Erythema Multiforme Major) - AIDS - Sarcoidosis Chapter 12: Common Ocular Surgery Thomas E. Bournias, MD and Jerry Lai, MD - Cataract Surgery - Glaucoma Surgery - Corneal Refractive Surgery Appendix A: Opportunities in Ophthalmology Appendix B: Review Questions & Answers Appendix C: Common Ophthalmic Medications Appendix D: Glossary Appendix E: Suggested Additional Reading Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag 4.10.2004
Reihe/Serie Blueprints Pockets
Zusatzinfo 47
Verlagsort Philadelphia
Sprache englisch
Maße 111 x 203 mm
Gewicht 231 g
Themenwelt Medizin / Pharmazie Medizinische Fachgebiete Augenheilkunde
ISBN-10 1-4051-0440-6 / 1405104406
ISBN-13 978-1-4051-0440-1 / 9781405104401
Zustand Neuware
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