Ophthalmology

Overview

4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW
"This is an admirable addition to introductory texts in the field, offering medical students an accessible and authoritative alternative that makes for a quick read."--Doody's Review Service

Presents all the key concepts physicians need to know for board certification, recertification, and general review. Covers the most important eye conditions and emphasizes only the key information in a consistent bulleted format. Includes case studies styled after the board exam and 75 full color photographs.

Table of contents

OPHTHALMOLOGY: JUST THE FACTS
I. Introduction to Ophthalmology
II. Visual Function
III. Basic Optics and Refraction
IV. Orbit
V. Ocular Motility and Strabismus
VI. Lids, Lashes, and Lacrimal Disorders
VII. Conjunctiva and Sclera
VIII. Cornea
IX. Anterior Chamber and Iris
X. Glaucoma
XI. Lens
XII. Vitreous, Retina and Choroid
XIII. Neuro-ophthalmology

Appendix:
Supplement with several tables eg:
Acute Red Eye
Sudden Unilateral Visual Loss
Sudden Bilateral Visual Loss
Gradual Unilateral Visual Loss
Gradual Bilateral Visual Loss
Eye Emergencies
Eye and Systemic Disease
Transient Obscurations of Vision

Biographical note

John Loewenstein, MD
Assc. Chief of Ophthalmology
Harvard Medical School
Mass. Eye and Ear Infirmary
Boston, Mass

Scott Lee, MD
Resident in Ophthalmology
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Back cover copy

This concise, yet comprehensive review is the perfect tool to prepare for exams, or for use as a clinical refresher. Its highly efficient format conveniently condenses and simplifies only the most important content, for maximum yield and comprehension.

FEATURES:
*Standardized, bulleted format emphasizes key points of epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis and differential, and treatment
*Highlights and summarizes key concepts, to assure quick absorption of the material and reinforce your understanding of even the most difficult topics
*Exam-style, Case Review section with 69 color illustrations helps hone your diagnostic skills
*Chapters are logically organized to help focus your study and provide quick access to specific subjects:
*Visual Function
*Physical Optics and Refraction
*Orbit
*Ocular Motility and Strabismus
*Lids, Lashes, and Lacrimal Disorders
*Conjunctiva and Sclera
*Cornea
*Anterior Chamber, Iris, and Lens
*Glaucoma
*Vitreous, Retina, and Choroid
*Neuro-ophthalmology