Showing posts with label Ophtalmology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ophtalmology. Show all posts

Friday, December 16, 2011



Lippincott Williams & Wilkins | February 20, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0781769620 | 572 pages | CHM | 34.5 Mb

Now in full color and completely updated, the Fifth Edition of this best-selling manual is a reliable quick-reference guide for all clinicians who treat eye disorders. Every disorder encountered in the office, emergency room, or hospital is covered in concise outline format: symptoms, signs, work-up, treatment, and follow-up. Also included are chapters on differential diagnosis of ocular symptoms and signs, a section on current imaging modalities in ophthalmology, and a Pharmacopoeia.

This edition features over 200 full-color photographs and includes the newest drugs, procedures, and treatment protocols. New topics covered include iridodialysis/cyclodialysis, shaken baby syndrome, crystalline keratopathy, refractive surgery complications, aberrant regeneration of the third nerve, venous stasis retinopathy, choroidal effusion/detachment, and common laser procedures. New appendices cover intravitreal injections and antibiotics, anterior chamber paracentesis, laser peripheral iridotomy, and YAG capsulotomy.

Karim F. Damji, "Shields Textbook of Glaucoma"




Book Description
ISBN-10: 0781795850 | ISBN-13: 978-0781795852 | Publication Date: November 1, 2010 | Edition: Sixth
Thoroughly updated, and now in full color, Shields' Textbook of Glaucoma, Sixth Edition is a clinically focused and practical textbook for general ophthalmologists treating patients with glaucoma. This classic text offers a rational approach to the medical and surgical management of glaucoma and presents a total care plan for the patient.

This edition has five new or reconfigured chapters—management of the glaucoma patient/approach to the patient; principles of medical therapy; adrenergic agonists and antagonists; cholinergic stimulators and hyperosmotic agents; and neuroprotection and other investigational drugs. The book examines new technologies for intraocular pressure assessment and current diagnostic technologies such as optical coherence tomography, spectral domain optical coherence tomography, Heidelberg retinal tomograph, and GDx. Noted experts detail advances in surgical treatment of glaucoma including new glaucoma implants and angle surgery. Coverage also includes advances in genetics of glaucomatous diseases.

A companion website includes the fully searchable text and an image bank.

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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Ocular Pathology, 6th Edition






Book Description
ISBN-10: 0323042325 | ISBN-13: 978-0323042321 | Publication Date: November 25, 2008 | Edition: 6

Comprehensive, yet concise and clinically oriented, this new edition brings you the very latest advances of every aspect of ocular pathology. From discussions of molecular biology and genetics, to new sections on age-related macular degeneration and complications of refractive surgery, to revised chapters, the latest imaging modalities, and so much more, this 6th edition will surely keep you on top of your field. Complementing the text is a world-renowned collection of common and unusual ocular conditions and a DVD containing valuable educational tools.
Includes a world-renowned collection of one of the finest compilations of common and unusual ocular conditions available today.
Uses a convenient outline format to make reference quick and easy.
Includes clinical "pearls" that offer you the benefits of proven strategies.
Features 1,600 superb color illustrations-1,900 in all-that illuminate every concept.
Offers the expertise of a brand-new co-author, Joseph William Sassani, MD, MHA, who brings new insights to the latest pathologic findings.
Discusses rapidly evolving subjects, including genetics and molecular biology, and addresses hot topics such as the role of the myocilin/TIGR gene in the development of glaucoma, the classification of orbital neoplasms, and many others to keep you on the cusp of today's knowledge.
Presents a new discussion on the pathobiology of ocular complications of diabetes mellitus, including diabetic macular edema and severity scales, the interventional clinical classification of diabetic retinopathy, and the role of VEGFF and other factors.
Provides OCT, UBM, and MRI/CT images of key conditions, offering you a better visual correlation to pathological entities.
Features entirely new sections on age-related macular degeneration and complications of refractive surgery to help you avoid complications and make the best informed decisions.
Incorporates revisions of all chapters in fast changing fields such as classifications of soft tissue tumors and the modern developments of histopathological terminology and developments.
Includes a bonus DVD that contains the entire textbook's image library-downloadable for your use-and the Aperio System of virtual microscopy that allows you to zoom in and out when viewing the included digitized histopathology slides.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach, 7th Edition






Book Description
ISBN-10: 0702040932 | ISBN-13: 978-0702040931 | Publication Date: May 2, 2011 | Edition: 7
Ideally suited for rapid reference and efficient, effective recall, this state-of-the-art multimedia resource will keep you up to date with current and evolving practice in the diagnosis and management of ophthalmic disorders, using a visually rich, succinct format that facilitates comprehension for trainees and practitioners. Online and in print, you'll have access to the latest advances in the field.



Grasp key information and effectively prepare for examinations with a pictorial, bulleted approach - both highly visual and concise, for more efficient study.

Move rapidly throughout the text to find the information you need, with color coding and at-a-glance key points.
Access the complete contents online at www.expertconsult.com, with a downloadable image gallery.

Learn from two renowned experts in the field.

Includes over 2,700 high-quality images, 1,000 of which appear for the first time in this edition.

Master the latest advances in ophthalmology: radical changes in the management of macular disease, including the widespread introduction of VEGF inhibitor therapy; recent developments in the investigation and treatment of retinal vascular disease; new pharmaceutical interventions for a range of conditions, including infectious eye disease and glaucoma; and updated surgical procedures and methods, including oculoplastic, corneal, and glaucoma surgery.

Guidance on examination, imaging, and recognition of  systemic conditions associated with ocular disease.


Friday, December 9, 2011

Neuro-Ophthalmology: Diagnosis and Management, 2nd Edition






Book Description
ISBN-10: 1416023119 | ISBN-13: 978-1416023111 | Publication Date: August 27, 2010 | Edition: 2nd

Neuro-Ophthalmology: Diagnosis and Management is a highly organized and uniform textbook designed to bridge the gap between a handbook and an encyclopedia. Drs. Grant T. Liu, Nicholas J. Volpe, and Steven L. Galetta present their expertise through this highly visual resource that features full color throughout, extensive illustrations, and a DVD-ROM with videos and more. The second edition includes major updates to reflect advances in migraine, multiple sclerosis treatments, neuroimaging, and more. This is your one-stop source of information both for understanding the underlying presentation, pathophysiology, neuroimaging, and diagnostic studies in neuro-ophthalmology, as well as the ideal diagnostic, treatment, and ongoing management tools for all neuro-ophthalmic conditions.

Combines extensive illustrations and cross references with tables, outlines, and flow-diagrams to provide you with everything you need to understand the underlying presentation, pathophysiology, neuroimaging, and diagnostic studies in neuro-ophthalmology, along with the ideal diagnostic, treatment, and ongoing management tools for all neuro-ophthalmic conditions.
Features reviews of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology based on clinical and pathological observations in humans without the extensive discussion of experimental literature involving non-human primates and other animals for an extremely focused clinical resource excellent for practice and preparing for professional examinations.
Includes coverage of the neurological examination and the bedside neuro-ophthalmic evaluation of comatose patients that demonstrates how the examination can be used to confirm a diagnosis arrived at from the patient history.
Features comprehensive updates to all chapters with complete revisions to coverage of multiple sclerosis, migraine, and neuro-imaging ensuring that you have the most up-to-date clinical tool available.
Separates the History and Examination, Neuro-ophthalmic History, and Neuro-ophthalmic Examination into two distinct chapters-Neuro-ophthalmic History and Neuro-ophthalmic Examination-to provide a more focused approach to each topic.
Includes an expanded illustration program with full color throughout, revisions 20% of existing figures, and 20% more figures than before for a more accessible and visually appealing reference.
Contains a DVD-ROM with video of eye movements, eyelids, pupils, and examination techniques, along with fully downloadable tables,


Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Atlas of Refractive Surgery



Book Description
ISBN-10: 9962613000 | ISBN-13: 978-9962613008 | Publication Date: January 1, 2000 | Edition: 1
This atlas is an all-encompassing state-of-the-art presentation of the different options in refractive surgery and the procedures of choice for each refractive error. All the major developments are extensively illustrated, clearly explained, and objective.


Adler's Physiology of the Eye: Expert Consult






Book Description
ISBN-10: 0323057144 | ISBN-13: 978-0323057141 | Publication Date: April 4, 2011 | Edition: 11

Drs. Paul L. Kaufman, Albert Alm, Leonard A Levin, Siv F. E. Nilsson, James Ver Hoeve, and Samuel Wu present the 11th Edition of the classic text Adler's Physiology of the Eye, updated to enhance your understanding of ocular function. This full-color, user-friendly edition captures the latest molecular, genetic, and biochemical discoveries and offers you unparalleled knowledge and insight into the physiology of the eye and its structures. A new organization by function, rather than anatomy, helps you make a stronger connection between physiological principles and clinical practice; and more than 1,000 great new full-color illustrations help clarify complex concepts. You can also access the complete contents online at www.expertconsult.com.

Deepen your grasp of the physiological principles that underlie visual acuity, color vision, ocular circulation, the extraocular muscle, and much more.
Glean the latest knowledge in the field, including the most recent molecular, genetic, and biochemical discoveries.
Make a stronger connection between physiology and clinical practice with the aid of an enhanced clinical emphasis throughout, as well as a new organization by function rather than by anatomy.
Better visualize all concepts by viewing 1,000 clear, full-color illustrations.
Access the complete contents online at expertconsult.com.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Albert & Jakobiec's Principles & Practice of Ophthalmology: 4-Volume Set (Expert Consult - Online and Print)






Book Description
ISBN-10: 141600016X | ISBN-13: 978-1416000167 | Publication Date: January 29, 2008 | Edition: 3

Inside the 3rd edition of this esteemed masterwork, hundreds of the most distinguished authorities from around the world provide today's best answers to every question that arises in your practice. They deliver in-depth guidance on new diagnostic approaches, operative technique, and treatment option, as well as cogent explanations of every new scientific concept and its clinical importance. With its new streamlined, more user-friendly, full-color format - as well as access to the complete contents online - this 3rd edition makes reference much faster, easier, and more versatile. More than ever, it's the source you need to efficiently and confidently overcome any clinical challenge you may face.
Comprehensive, authoritative, and richly illustrated coverage of every scientific and clinical principle in ophthalmology ensures that you will always be able to find the guidance you need to diagnose and manage your patients' ocular problems and meet today's standards of care.
Updates include completely new sections on "Refractive Surgery" and "Ethics and Professionalism"... an updated and expanded "Geneitcs" section... an updated "Retina" section featuring OCT imaging and new drug therapies for macular degeneration... and many other important new developments that affect your patient care.
A streamlined format (now four volumes instead of six) and a new, more user-friendly full-color design - with many at-a-glance summary tables, algorithms, boxes, diagrams, and thousands of phenomenal color illustrations - allows you to locate the assistance you need more rapidly than ever.
Access to the complete contents of the four-volume set online - with rapid search capabilities and downloadable illustrations - enables you to quickly and powerfully reference the material from any computer.

Retinal and Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery






Book Description
ISBN-10: 9962678234 | ISBN-13: 978-9962678236 | Publication Date: October 27, 2010

As our understanding of the different retinal diseases, their management as well as new technology expands, there is critical need to put our knowledge for the benefit of the patients. The book Retinal and Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery, deals with the most sensitive, photoreceptive and innermost nervous tunic of the globe: the retina. It provides updated information on all clinical conditions of the retina and vitreous in a comprehensive and lucid manner, along with high quality clinical photographs and illustrations, which include relevant information. The forty-one chapters of this book were carefully selected and include areas of interest for the retinologist, general ophthalmologists and ophthalmologists in training. The book has been simultaneously published in English and Spanish. It covers pathophysiology, clinical signs and symptoms, investigations, differential diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and step-by-step modern vitreoretinal surgical techniques. We are very grateful to all the authors for their superb work. They worked the extra mile to share their experiences and provide a complete review of the anterior and posterior segment diseases and surgery. The subjects covered are: Fluorescein Angiography and Optical Coherence Tomography; Optical Systems for Ocular Diagnosis and Vitreoretinal Surgery; Wide Angle Viewing Systems for Vitreoretinal Surgery; Subthreshold Laser Photocoagulation; Laser Treatment for Retinal Holes, Tears and Peripheral Degenerations; Indications of Intraocular Gases in Retinal Surgery; Application of Perfluorocarbon Liquids in Vitreoretinal Surgery; Classification, Management and Vitrectomy for Diabetic Retinopathy; Pars Plana Vitrectomy in the Management of Diabetic Macular Edema; The Vitreous in Diabetes; Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion and Central Retinal Vein Occlusions; Management of Active Retinopathy of Prematurity; Evaluation and Highlights in the Management of Age-Related Macular Degeneration; Central Serous Chorioretinopathy; Cystoid Macular Edema; Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage; Traction Maculopathies: Evaluation and Mgmnt. of Retinal Detachment and Giant Retinal Tears; Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy; Anterior Vitrectomy and Pars Plana Lensectomy; Retinectomies and Retinotomies; Dislocated IOLs and Crystalline Lens; Retinal Complications After Refractive Surgery; Management of Intraocular Hemorrhage and Other Complications; Management of Traumatic Subretinal and/or Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage; Surgical Management of Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy; Vitreoretinal Surgery for Epiretinal Membranes; Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy in Intraocular Tumors; Management of Intraocular Foreign Bodies; Nutrition in Retinal Diseases; Endophthalmitis; Genetic Therapy in Vitreoretinal Diseases.


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Medical Retina







Book Description
ISBN-10: 3642070205 | ISBN-13: 978-3642070204 | Publication Date: November 23, 2010 | Edition: Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007

The specialty of medical retina remains one of the most challenging fields in ophthalmology. Written by world-renowned experts, this authoritative work on medical retina is both comprehensive and practical and will serve the need of all ophthalmologists as well as optometrists and ophthalmic nurses to keep up-to-date with new developments in the important field of medical retina. It encompasses the application of confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy including fundus autofluorescence imaging as well as the mapping of central visual function by microperimetry. It also covers anti-VEGF therapy that has revolutionized the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration.


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From the reviews: "This book is a wonderful update on diagnostic tools and therapies in the major areas of medical retina. The purpose is to provide a concise reference to cutting-edge developments in medical retina. … This book would be useful to both residence and established practitioners due to its emphasis on current information. … am delighted to have this book as a resource. It covers many areas that I have had questions about in my daily clinical practice. This information is not found easily in another source." (Jennifer K Hall, Doody's Review Service, November, 2007)

Monday, November 7, 2011

Cornea: 2-Volume Set with DVD 3rd ed (Expert Consult: Online and Print)




Product Details

Hardcover: 2080 pages
Publisher: Mosby; 3 edition (October 27, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 032306387X
ISBN-13: 978-0323063876


Product Description

Cornea, edited by Drs. Krachmer, Mannis & Holland, is the only truly comprehensive clinical reference available that covers external disease, anterior uveitis, and the expanding range of contemporary corneal surgery. In this Third Edition, state-of-the-art coverage, 25 brand-new chapters, and 45 new videos provide expert guidance on performing femtosecond-assisted penetrating keratoplasty, DSAEK, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty, and many other cutting-edge techniques. Plus, you'll have easy access to the complete contents and illustrations online at expertconsult.

Overcome any clinical challenge related to the cornea, external disease, anterior uveitis, and the expanding range of contemporary corneal surgery with the most complete, authoritative guidance source available.
Get superb visual guidance with exceptionally clear illustrations, diagnostic images, and step-by-step surgical photographs.
Access the complete contents and illustrations online at expertconsult.
Make optimal use of Anterior Segment OCT to plan and choose treatment options and assess post-operative recovery.

Master the latest surgical techniques-including femtosecond-assisted penetrating keratoplasty, DSAEK, and deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty-thanks to 25 brand-new chapters and 45 new videos on DVD (a total of 3 hours running time).

Understand the full spectrum of corneal diseases with coverage of the new corneal dystrophy classification that incoporates current genetic, clinical, and pathologic information.


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