Portable, practical information at a glanceIn ophthalmology, visual diagnosis is the most crucial part of an examination. This handy atlas is designed to help busy clinicians identify clinical signs and symptoms, establish differential diagnoses, and work through complex clinical questions -- efficiently and accurately.The Pocket Atlas of Ophthalmology features:More than 500 photographs, line drawings, and diagramsPrecise clinical descriptions of all major disordersColor-coded tabs for easy accessEasy-to-follow bulleted lists and flow chartsSide-by-side comparison charts for differential diagnosisSuccinct overviews of ocular anatomy and physiologyValuable tips and techniques for diagnosis and treatmentChapters on drug side effects and eye diseases in developing countriesAlso useful as a study guide or patient information aid, the atlas also includes a detailed index and numerous cross-references. Compact, durable, and packed with information, this volume slides into any lab coat pocket, making it the ideal clinical companion for all eye care professionals.

The authors' constant interactions with medical students in the classroom, on the hospital ward, and in oral examinations ever since this pocket atlas first appeared in English 2001 have enabled them to update both the text and the illustrations for this new English edition. Like its predecessor, the 2nd edition provides a concise, thorough and up-to-date introduction to the field of ophthalmology. Medical students on ophthalmology rotations, as well as beginning residents, will find it an invaluable companion on the ward and a useful aid for test preparation. Fully trained physicians and other health professionals, too, will be able to use it for a self-taught refresher course in ophthalmology.The special features of this book include:- More than 500 clear, well-drawn illustrations and color photographs illustrating clinical findings, disease pathophysiology, and more- Many new illustrations since the previous edition reflecting the latest developments in the field, particularly in the chapters on the retina and the cornea- A new appendix containing correlations between clinical findings and the latest examining techniques, as well as a guide to visual field defects- Comprehensive presentation of examining techniques- An expanded glossary and a copiously illustrated table of important anatomical structures- A convenient and comprehensive table of cardinal manifestations of disease with associated findings, probable diagnoses, and suggestions for diagnostic work-up- Clearly and consistently organized chapters on all major diseasesJust as in the 1st edition, the individual chapters are organized to maximize their usefulness as a teaching tool:- Each chapter begins with the relevant basic concepts in anatomy and physiology- All diseases are consistently presented in accordance with clinical logic: first the symptoms, then the examination findings, then the diagnosis- The diseases are both described in words and shown in didactically useful illustrationsUnderstand the entire field of ophthalmology with this compact, beautifully illustrated text!

Portable, practical information at a glance In ophthalmology, visual diagnosis is the most crucial part of an examination. This handy atlas is designed to help busy clinicians identify clinical signs and symptoms, establish differential diagnoses, and work through complex clinical questions — efficiently and accurately. The Pocket Atlas of Ophthalmology features: More than 500 photographs, line drawings, and diagrams Precise clinical descriptions of all major disorders Color-coded tabs for easy access Easy-to-follow bulleted lists and flow charts Side-by-side comparison charts for differential diagnosis Succinct overviews of ocular anatomy and physiology Valuable tips and techniques for diagnosis and treatment Chapters on drug side effects and eye diseases in developing countries Also useful as a study guide or patient information aid, the atlas also includes a detailed index and numerous cross-references. Compact, durable, and packed with information, this volume slides into any lab coat pocket, making it the ideal clinical companion for all eye care professionals.

Portable, practical information at a glance In ophthalmology, visual diagnosis is the most crucial part of an examination. This handy atlas is designed to help busy clinicians identify clinical signs and symptoms, establish differential diagnoses, and work through complex clinical questions -- efficiently and accurately. The Pocket Atlas of Ophthalmology features: More than 500 photographs, line drawings, and diagrams Precise clinical descriptions of all major disorders Color-coded tabs for easy access Easy-to-follow bulleted lists and flow charts Side-by-side comparison charts for differential diagnosis Succinct overviews of ocular anatomy and physiology Valuable tips and techniques for diagnosis and treatment Chapters on drug side effects and eye diseases in developing countries Also useful as a study guide or patient information aid, the atlas also includes a detailed index and numerous cross-references. Compact, durable, and packed with information, this volume slides into any lab coat pocket, making it the ideal clinical companion for all eye care professionals.

The authors' constant interactions with medical students in the classroom, on the hospital ward, and in oral examinations ever since this pocket atlas first appeared in English 2001 have enabled them to update both the text and the illustrations for this new English edition. Like its predecessor, the 2nd edition provides a concise, thorough and up-to-date introduction to the field of ophthalmology. Medical students on ophthalmology rotations, as well as beginning residents, will find it an invaluable companion on the ward and a useful aid for test preparation. Fully trained physicians and other health professionals, too, will be able to use it for a self-taught refresher course in ophthalmology. The special features of this book include: more than 500 clear, well-drawn illustrations and color photographs illustrating clinical findings, disease pathophysiology, and more; many new illustrations since the previous edition reflecting the latest developments in the field, particularly in the chapters on the retina and the cornea; a new appendix containing correlations between clinical findings and the latest examining techniques, as well as a guide to visual field defects; comprehensive presentation of examining techniques; an expanded glossary and a copiously illustrated table of important anatomical structures; a convenient and comprehensive table of cardinal manifestations of disease with associated findings, probable diagnoses, and suggestions for diagnostic work-up; clearly and consistently organized chapters on all major diseases. Just as in the 1st edition, the individual chapters are organized to maximize their usefulness as a teaching tool: each chapter begins with the relevant basic concepts in anatomy and physiology; all diseases are consistently presented in accordance with clinical logic: first the symptoms, then the examination findings, then the diagnosis; the diseases are both described in words and shown in didactically useful illustrations. Understand the entire field of ophthalmology with this compact, beautifully illustrated text!.