Basic Ophthalmology: Essentials for Medical Students

Basic Ophthalmology: Essentials for Medical Students

Basic Ophthalmology is an ideal complement to the medical student curriculum and is a key text for primary care residents and physicians who want to broaden their knowledge of eye disease diagnosis and treatment. <br><br>With this book, clinicians will learn how to obtain an appropriate ocular history and perform a complete eye evaluation. From the history and findings, the clinician should be able to diagnose and manage or refer common ocular disorders.<br><br>This new edition includes content updates, 140+ figures and 17 video clips. The practical text summarizes important concepts, describes techniques step-by-step, and provides resources for additional information.<br><br>Contents:<br><br>Introduction to Ophthalmology<br>The Eye Examination<br>Acute Vision Loss<br>Chronic Vision Loss<br>The Red Eye<br>Ocular and Orbital Injuries<br>Amblyopia and Strabismus<br>Neuro-Ophthalmology<br>Eyelid, Orbital, and Lacrimal Disease new chapter<br>Drugs and the Eye<br>10th ed., 2016<br>Executive editor: Richard A. Harper, MD<br><br>Print: 288 pages