Book description
Praise for this book:
[Five stars]
Provid[es] succinct and easy to understand information with
excellent illustrations...the wealth of color illustrations [are]
invaluable to students learning about these
disorders.--Doody's Review
With nearly 900 illustrations and the combined 40-year experience of the
authors,
Neuro-Ophthalmology Illustrated
serves as an atlas and a source of concise clinical information on the
entire field. From anatomy and pathophysiology to diagnosis and
management, the book provides a unique approach to thinking about,
assessing, and treating neuro-ophthalmic disorders. It offers a how-to
on performing the essential examination, and covers disorders of the
visual afferent system, the pupil, ocular motor efferent systems, and
the orbit and lid. The authors also point out the important
neuro-ophthalmologic manifestations associated with common neurologic
and systemic disorders.Highlights:
Offers a basic introduction to anatomy, physiology, and examination
of the eye for neurology students
Teaches brain anatomy and the fundamentals of neuro-imaging to ophthalmologists
Provides the coherent approach of two master teachers in the field
Begins each chapter with a quick outline of contents, and concludes
with a comprehensive index
Features a handy examination chart and near card for easy reference
A portable atlas, manual, and study guide in one,
Neuro-Ophthalmology Illustrated
is perfect for residents preparing for board examinations in
ophthalmology, neurology and neurosurgery. Practitioners and instructors
of neuro-ophthalmology will also find this highly visual pocketbook a
useful reference in their practice and classroom. "The best
soft-cover training manual in neuro-ophthalmology...The amalgamation of
so much good information with such good pictures under one cover is a
triumph" -- Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology_x000D_ _x000D_ "[A]
fine synthesis of traditional and cutting-edge approaches to the modern
practice of neuro-ophthalmology...This outstanding illustrated textbook
will serve as an excellent reference for neurologists, neurosurgeons,
and general ophthalmologists at all levels of training." -- The
Lancet Neurology_x000D_ _x000D_ "A compact and readable
summary...very up to date...the illustrations are the highlight and
rightly so...almost every one of the 584 pages of this book has a
photograph, illustration, or chart...a wonderful additional resource for
medical students."--Neurology_x000D_ _x000D_ "Beautifully
illustrated easily portable, light weight...an excellent review...one is
able to digest all aspects of a disorder...[contains] fundoscopic
pictures, excellent anatomic drawings, patient pictures, images...the
value of this book will be clear to anyone who picks it up and runs
through the chapters...a handy addition to any neuroradiology sectional
library."--American Journal of Neuroradiology_x000D_ _x000D_
"It is a gem of a work that each component of the target audience
will find extremely useful...[written by] a duo of some of the world's
most prominent neuro-ophthalmologists...[contains] excellent figures of
representative neuro-imaging and clear detailed color diagrams of
orbital and intracranial anatomy...an abundance of useful material...an
excellent resource for examination review."--American Journal of
Ophthalmology_x000D_ _x000D_ "[Five stars] The most comprehensive,
high yield, pocket-sized neuro-ophthalmology handbook available...over
900 high-quality images and illustrations...functions as a visual
atlas...the concepts are succinctly explained...the accompanying images
and diagrams make neuro-ophthalmology much easier to
understand."--The Canadian Journal of Neurological_x000D_ _x000D_
"[Five stars] Succinct and easy-to-understand
information...excellent illustrations... the wealth of color
illustrations [is] invaluable... comprehensive...easily
understandable...wonderful examples of the intended clinical
finding...helpful tables and clinical pearls...a concise and useful
review."--Doody's Review_x000D_ _x000D_ "The authors present
an illustrated manual on neuro-ophthalmology that is primarily aimed at
medical students and residents preparing for board examinations in
ophthalmology, neurology, and neurosurgery...The text incorporates some
1000 images."--SciTech Book News Professor of Ophthalmology and
Neurology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology, Emory University School of
Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
