Book description
Retina in Systemic Disease: A Color Manual of Ophthalmoscopy
is a practical reference for using ophthalmoscopy to recognize the
retinal manifestations of systemic diseases and to confidently develop a
diagnosis on the basis of such findings. Divided into three main
sections, the book opens with a discussion of anatomy and the normal
fundus and then provides straightforward, step-by-step instructions of
examination techniques with valuable pearls on how to optimize the
visualization of the retina. Numerous chapters in the second section of
the book present the major clinical signs in the retina with concise
lists of conditions associated with each sign. The third section
provides comprehensive coverage of various systemic disorders, enabling
the clinician to rapidly locate information useful for diagnosis,
staging, and treatment. Each chapter in this section provides a brief
description of the disorder, fundus features, additional ophthalmic
features, and where appropriate, management techniques and differential
diagnosis. Highlights:
Succinct descriptions and bulleted text enhance ease of use
More than 300 high-quality full-color photographs demonstrate the
various retinal manifestations of systemic disease and illustrate
important concepts
This color manual is a valuable reference for ophthalmologists,
ophthalmology residents, and optometrists. It is an ideal resource for
physicians and residents in a range of disciplines, such as internal
medicine, diabetology, cardiovascular medicine, neurology, emergency
room medicine, and pediatrics, who are involved in the care of patients
with systemic diseases. "Wonderfully written...a very handy
reference source and review book...fills a good niche...a great review
book for ophthalmology residents studying for boards...has wonderful
clinical photos...small, light-weight, and fits easily in a coat
pocket...[contains] very high resolution color photos [that allow] the
reader to see all of the described findings in vivid detail...clearly
organized...has a wealth of easily found diagnostic information in its
pages...a distilled source of retinal knowledge with excellent
photos."--American Journal of Ophthalmology_x000D_ _x000D_
"Extremely good, albeit compact…the range of systemic conditions
covered is very inclusive...mostly in dot-point form for easy learning
and study…the strengths of this book are the high quality photographs
and the compact, succinct presentation."--Clinical and Experimental
Optometry private practice, Beverly Hills, CA, USA Professor of
Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
