Book description
The authors' constant interactions with medical students in the
classroom, on the hospital ward, and in oral examinations ever since
this pocket atlas first appeared in English 2001 have enabled them to
update both the text and the illustrations for this new English edition.
Like its predecessor, the 2nd edition provides a concise, thorough and
up-to-date introduction to the field of ophthalmology. Medical students
on ophthalmology rotations, as well as beginning residents, will find it
an invaluable companion on the ward and a useful aid for test
preparation. Fully trained physicians and other health professionals,
too, will be able to use it for a self-taught refresher course in
ophthalmology. The special features of this book include:- More than 500
clear, well-drawn illustrations and color photographs illustrating
clinical findings, disease pathophysiology, and more- Many new
illustrations since the previous edition reflecting the latest
developments in the field, particularly in the chapters on the retina
and the cornea- A new appendix containing correlations between clinical
findings and the latest examining techniques, as well as a guide to
visual field defects- Comprehensive presentation of examining
techniques- An expanded glossary and a copiously illustrated table of
important anatomical structures- A convenient and comprehensive table of
cardinal manifestations of disease with associated findings, probable
diagnoses, and suggestions for diagnostic work-up- Clearly and
consistently organized chapters on all major diseasesJust as in the 1st
edition, the individual chapters are organized to maximize their
usefulness as a teaching tool:- Each chapter begins with the relevant
basic concepts in anatomy and physiology- All diseases are consistently
presented in accordance with clinical logic: first the symptoms, then
the examination findings, then the diagnosis- The diseases are both
described in words and shown in didactically useful
illustrationsUnderstand the entire field of ophthalmology with this
compact, beautifully illustrated text! "A great book...photos and
drawings are excellent and illustrate common disease presentations,
anatomy, surgical basics, examination techniques, and imaging/testing
concepts in a very clear manner...best geared to the ophthalmic
professional."--Doody's Book Reviews Professor and Chairman,
Dept. of Ophthalmology, University Eye Hospital Ulm, Germany
