Vaughan & Asbury's General Ophthalmology

Description:

Ophthalmology’s cornerstone text enhanced by a vibrant new full-color presentation A Doody’s Core Title for 2021! For nearly six decades, Vaughan & Asbury’s General Ophthalmology has offered authoritative, state-of-the-art coverage of the diagnosis and treatment of all major ophthalmic diseases, as well as neurological and systemic diseases causing visual disturbances. It is recognized world wide as essential reading for medical students, ophthalmology residents, practicing ophthalmologists, nurses, optometrists, clinicians in other fields of medicine and surgery, as well as those in health-related professions. The Nineteenth Edition builds on this tradition of excellence by offering a new full-color presentation, an increased number of color photos, and cutting-edge content additions and updates – to deliver all-inclusive coverage that encompasses pathophysiology, basic science, and the latest clinical perspectives. The most authoritative review of the subject: 25 chapters that span the full breadth of ophthalmic disease Contributions from more than thirty international experts A comprehensive chapter on the ophthalmologic examination An entire chapter devoted to pediatric interests Extensive updates to chapters on the cornea, retina, orbit, neuro-ophthalmology, immunologic diseases of the eye, causes and prevention of vision loss, and lasers in ophthalmology If you are in need of a concise, up-to-date, and well-written overview of the basics of ophthalmology, Vaughan & Asbury’s General Ophthalmology, Nineteenth Edition belongs on your desk.

Table of Contents:

1. Anatomy & Embryology of the Eye

2. Ophthalmologic Examination

3. Ophthalmic Emergencies

4. Lids & Lacrimal Apparatus

5. Conjunctiva & Tears

6. Cornea

7. Uveal Tract & Sclera

8. Lens

9. Vitreous

10. Retina

11. Glaucoma

12. Strabismus

13. Orbit

14. Neuro-Ophthalmology

15. Ocular Disorders Associated with Systemic Diseases

16. Immunologic Diseases of the Eye

17. Special Subjects of Pediatric Interest

18. Ophthalmic Genetics

19. Ophthalmic Trauma

20. Causes and Prevention of Vision Loss

21. Optics & Refraction

22. Ophthalmic Therapeutics

23. Lasers in Ophthalmology

24. Low Vision

25. Vision Rehabilitation

Appendix: Functional Vision Score

Glossary

Index