Ophthalmology

More than 40 million people worldwide are blind, and more than 120 million people struggle with disabling low vision. Advances in research have produced many new treatments and technologies to aid the blind and vision impaired. The Encyclopedia of Blindness and Vision Impairment, Second Edition prov... More

Eyes--our most precious possession, need to be taken care of meticulously, for any damage to the eyes is truly an irreparable loss. This book offers in one wide sweep, a one-stop, easy-to-read, simple eye-care guide, complemented by illustrative photographs, encapsulating everything that a common r... More

A highly visual, clinically oriented text covering the key topics in geometrical and visual optics essential to optometric practice. Features over 300 illustrations and examples, as well as numerous worked-out problems, all designed to "demystify" clinical optics.... More

This comprehensively updated and expanded revision of the successful second edition continues to provide detailed coverage of the ever-growing range of research topics in vision. In Part I, the treatment of visual physiology has been extensively revised with an updated account of retinal processing,... More

Diabetic retinopathy is a staged disease, i.e. it progresses through various recognizable stages. Before the retinopathy becomes visible, subtle changes take place, all of which can be identified. This book examines all of these stages: top quality clinical photographs illustrate the various states ... More

Due to recent and rapid advances in ophthalmologic technology and research, this Second Edition features many new and updated terms as well as new value-added appendices. Stedman's Ophthalmology Words, Second Edition covers burgeoning areas such as radial keratotomy and other new techniques and proc... More

Atlas/handbook depicts the process of interpreting automated visual fields. For ophthalmologists, optometrists, and neurologists. Includes clinical history, interpretation, and explanation.... More

This comprehensive reference details new developments in the field of neurotoxins and the clinical use of botulinum toxin (BTX)-reviewing the biology, pharmacology, immunology, physiology, production, mechanisms of action, and methods of administration of BTX.This comprehensive reference details new... More

This book covers glaucoma classification, aqueous humour dynamics, intraocular pressure measurement, gonioscopy, optic nerve head examination and psychophysical and electrophysiological testing; details primary and secondary open-angle glaucoma, angle-closure glaucoma, normal-tension glaucoma, devel... More

Endophthalmitis: Diagnosis and Treatment covers every aspect of this serious disease, beginning with inflammation and immunology. The causes of postoperative, post-traumatic and endogenous endophthalmitis are discussed in detail and therapeutic options for the various types of the condition are sugg... More

This clinical manual provides a practical, problem-oriented approach to all aspects of ocular inflammatory disease. Divided into five sections, the book discusses general principles of uveitis, traumatic uveitis, ocular inflammations associated with infectious diseases, with autoimmune diseases, and... More

Survival rates in cases of uveal melanoma and retinoblastoma - the leading intraocular malignancies in adults and children - may be high, but means of earlier diagnosis and improved treatment options are needed to preserve vision and prevent metastasis. This reference deals principally with the mole... More

This authoritative reference work is both comprehensive and practical. It deals with ocular development and malformations, hereditary diseases of the cornea and anterior segment, retina, and optic nerve, inherited systemic diseases that affect the eye, heritable ocular tumors, and general management... More

Phacoemulsification has evolved from a revolutionary technology into the standard procedure for removing cataracts. This unequalled guide provides practical tips for developing surgical skill in the area. Vikas Mahatme reveals to the reader his tips and tricks for performing phaco and overcoming the... More

This reference showcases exudative and nonexudative AMD treatment techniques using argon and diode lasers, submacular and macular translocation surgery, photodynamic therapy, radiation, feeder vessel treatment, thermotherapy, and antiangiogenesis drugs. Including 160 color illustrations, Age-Related... More