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Rich and colorful illustration
Problem-oriented approach
Technical terms are avoided, when they can be replaced with plain English
Book deals with the science of Ophthalmology at a basic level
Text concentrates on eye diseases which are likely to be seen by general practitioners and optometrists at the primary care level
Ideal for students There have been significant advances in the diagnosis and management of eye disease since the last edition of Common Eye Diseases and their Management was published. The specialty has developed more subspecialties, and the referring doctor has to have a good knowledge of these in order to make appropriate referrals. An increased emphasis on screening has made it necessary for the primary care doctor to have a basic knowledge of eye diseases. This applies particularly to glaucoma and diabetic eye disease. The management of eye conditions in the elderly is also an important and increasing primary care problem.
It has been the intention to keep explanations as simple and non-technical as possible without losing scientific accuracy and more detailed accounts should be sought in the larger textbooks.
The book is essential for medical students and general practitioners as well as optometrists and nurses. It addresses problems and deals with the science of Ophthalmology at a basic level.
List of contents
Introducing the Eye.- The Scope of Ophthalmology.- Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye.- Examination of the Eye.- Primary Eye Care Problems.- Long Sight, Short Sight.- Common Diseases of the Eyelids.- Common Diseases of the Conjunctiva and Cornea.- The Red Eye.- Failing Vision.- Headache.- Contact Lenses.- Problems of the Eye Surgeon.- Cataract.- Glaucoma.- Retinal Detachment.- Squint.- Tumours of the Eye and Adnexae.- Ocular Trauma.- Problems of the Medical Ophthalmologist.- Testing Visual Acuity.- The Inflamed Eye.- The Ageing Eye.- The Child's Eye.- Systemic Disease and the Eye.- Neuro-ophthalmology.- Genetics and the Eye.- Drugs and the Eye.- Visual Handicap.- Blindness.
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From the reviews of the third edition:
"The text is structured to provide a brief introduction to the basic science of the eye ... . It provides an excellent introduction to clinical ophthalmology, with clear and simple explanations ... . There are 146 figure drawings and numerous clinical photographs throughout which illustrate and illuminate the text well, providing high quality visual reference material. This text makes an excellent learning aid for anyone needing a basic introduction to clinical ophthalmology. ... It is an invaluable basic and preliminary learning resource for clinical ophthalmology." (Sumona Chaudhury, Eye News, April/May, 2007)
"The book is well-written using a colloquial and clear style that makes the reader feel at ease with the text. ... The text is supported by many high-quality colour clinical photographs and by an important number of excellent diagrams, drawings and original cartoons ... . the authors succeed in their goal and offer us a comprehensive and useful insight into the field of general ophthalmology. Thus, we recommend this book to anyone who is starting to deal with eye problems." (José Javier Garcia-Medina and Manuel Garcia-Medina, Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, Vol. 245, 2007)
