Ophthalmology at a glance

• Main Authors: Olver, Jane (Author), Cassidy, Lorraine (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Malden, Massachusetts Blackwell Science 2005
• Series: At a glance series
• Subjects: Eye Diseases > Examination Questions; Ophthalmology > Examination Questions > methods
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 "Ophthalmology at a Glance" is a concise textbook written as part of the highly successful at a "Glance Series". The book follows the classic format of topics laid out in a double page spread, with clear diagrams illustrating the essential information and supporting the main text. This makes learning and understanding a topic more simple and effective. "Ophthalmology at a Glance" is written to provide a straightforward and easy-to-use guide for the Ophthalmology course. The introduction includes an overview of the subject and it's sub-specialities, an outline of what exact knowledge and skills medical students need, and covers the social and occupational aspects of vision. History and Examination techniques are followed by the key detail on common problems and diseases. The book is divided into 13 sections covering: Principles of ophthalmology; Ophthalmic History and Examination; Correction of Refractive errors; Basic Eye Examination; Acute ophthalmology; Gradual loss of vision; Paediatric ophthalmology; Eyelid, lacrimal and orbit; External eye disease; Corneal, refractive and cataract surgery; Glaucoma; Vitreo-retinal; and, Neuro-ophthalmology