Neuro-ophthalmology the practical guide

• Other Authors: Levin, Leonard A. (Editor), Arnold, Anthony C. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York Thieme 2005
• Subjects: Eye Diseases > diagnosis; Optic Nerve Diseases > diagnosis; Cranial Nerve Diseases > diagnosis; Eye Manifestations
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 For those clinicians with minimal experience in reading the signs and symptoms of neuro-ophthalmic disease, this book provides the information you need to make accurate clinical judgments and will give you the confidence to handle emergency situations. Features: -Well-organized sections on examination techniques, signs and symptoms, categories of neuro-ophthalmic disorders, and key diagnostic tests -More than 200 full-color photographs of specific diseases for easy identification -Detailed lists of differential diagnoses and "red flags" to prevent errors in evaluation or treatment -In-depth discussions of optic tumors, diplopia and polyopia, Horner's Syndrome, nerve palsies, visual field defects, eye movement disorders, and more Designed for specialists and non-specialists alike, this user-friendly guidebook will be invaluable for immediate diagnostic and management decisions, including knowing when referrals are in order