Book description
Ocular Trauma: Principles and Practice is the first comprehensive
clinical reference on ocular injuries in more than a decade. Each
chapter gives you detailed instructions on evaluation, treatment, and
management, including what to do, how to do it, and why to do it. You'll
also learn techniques for developing individualized treatment strategies
for hard-to-identify injuries. The book begins with general terminology
and classification of ocular trauma, and goes on to cover such topics
as: the new role of endoscopy; eye restoration with complete iris loss;
anterior chamber disorders; rehabilitation advances; medicolegal issues
regarding the ophthalmologist as an expert witness; and much more!
Insightful chapters written by patients offer their perspectives on the
physical injuries and emotional trauma they have experienced. This
reader-friendly book is a valuable addition to the professional library
of every ophthalmologist, retina specialist, resident, and emergency
room physician who deals with trauma patients. No other resource gives
you such an abundance of information on assessment, emergency
intervention, management, and rehabilitation. Make sure you have the
best, state-of-the-art information as you treat patients who have
suffered an ocular injury. Key features of OCULAR TRAUMA: A systemic
approach to eye management on a tissue by tissue basis, instead of the
traditional anterior/posterior approach Practical, easy-to-use format,
featuring more than 350 illustrations (156 in full color), pearls,
pitfalls, bullets, and special considerations-ideal for daily practice
An international panel of expert authors offering up-to-date global
perspectives on management of ocular trauma Draws on the largest
epidemiologic and clinical data collection available, The United States
Eye Injury Registry Offers an important discussion of medicolegal issues
facing ophthalmologists called as expert witnesses Provides a
comprehensive list of common abbreviations and frequently used terms And
more! ''Useful as a quick reference. . .provide the reader with a
handy guide to approaching a patient with a severe injury. . .marked
areas of 'pearls' and 'pitfalls' as well as numerous color pictures. .
.a good choice for the busy professional. . .having this book in your
library will make you more confident when dealing with various eye
injuries. Its specific, updated guidelines make it beneficial for every
ophthalmology resident to read.'' -Ocular Surgery News_x000D_ _x000D_
"This new treatise on ocular trauma admirably fills an important
gap in the literature. . . . An accurate, comprehensive and
authoritative work produced to a high standard and enjoyable to read.
The succinct presentation is easy to assimilate . . . There are ample
and predictably graphic illustrations that are of high quality." -
EyeNews_x000D_ _x000D_ "A complete, yet concise, up-to-date
manual...the most current information [made] readily and rapidly
accessible...an emphasis on pearls and pitfalls of management...a
welcome addition to the ocular trauma literature." --Doody's Review
Journal_x000D_ _x000D_ "...useful as a quick reference... Marked
areas of "pearls" and "pitfalls" as well as numerois
color pictures, make this book a good choice for the busy professional
who has little time to read the whole text. ...having this book in your
library will make you more confident when dealing with various eye
injuries. Its specific, updated guidelines for mild as well as severe
traumas make it beneficial for every ophthalmology resident to
read." --Ocular Surgery News, 09/2002_x000D_ _x000D_ "Clear
and concise . . . a useful addition to any comprehensive library of
ophthalmic conditions, and would be helpful for those seeking guidance
on the management of globe injuries." - British Orthoptic Journal
US Eye Trauma Registry
