Vaughan & Asbury's General Ophthalmology, 16th Edition

Author: Paul Riordan-Eva
Published: May 2003
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN: 0071378316
Paperback Book
Number of Pages: 466

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The world's most popular ophthalmology text! Thoroughly updated, this text covers the state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of all major diseases and disorders of the eye in adults and children. Generously illustrated with high quality clinical photographs and excellent drawings. Includes high-tech diagnostic and therapeutic information as well as a comprehensive glossary and handy, easy-to-use tables. “ ... An excellent selection for ... medical students, nurses, allied health personnel, physicians in other medical fields, optometrists, ophthalmology residents, and ophthalmologists in practice.”
—Doody Reviews (three stars)* “A comprehensive book in ophthalmology ... excellent as a reference.”
—Online reader review *
* Of the Fifteenth Edition. Vaughan & Asbury's General Ophthalmology is the world's most popular ophthalmology text—and has been for decades. This completely updated Sixteenth Edition reflects the latest in diagnosis and treatment of all major diseases and disorders of the eye in adults and children. Written and edited by international experts, Vaughan & Asbury's General Ophthalmology provides authoritative guidance in an accessible and affordable format that is perfect for general and family care physicians, ophthalmologists and optometrists, students and residents, and anyone needing a comprehensive, clinically focused, and easy-to-use reference on medical care of the eye. Features
*The latest on lasers in ophthalmology
*Completely rewritten chapter on the vitreous, featuring striking new illustrations
*New illustrations of ocular trauma
*Up-to-date chapter on ophthalmic therapeutics, including details of preparation, dosage, onset and duration of action, and toxicity of 70 commonly used drugs
*Separate chapter on ocular disorders associated with systemic disease
*Concise reviews of anatomy and embryology, and the ophthalmologic examination
*Appendices on "Visual Standards," "Practical Factors in Illumination," and "Resources for Special Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired"
*Glossary of terms relating to the eye
*Superbly illustrated with over 350 drawings and clinical photographs
*Updated references and Websites

Table of Contents
Differential Diagnosis of Common Causes of Inflamed Eye
Authors
Preface
Acknowledgments
1 Anatomy & Embryology of the Eye 1
2 Ophthalmologic Examination 29
3 Ophthalmic Therapeutics 62
4 Lids, Lacrimal Apparatus, & Tears 80
5 Conjunctiva 100
6 Cornea 129
7 Uveal Tract & Sclera 154
8 Lens 173
9 Vitreous 182
10 Retina 189
11 Glaucoma 212
12 Strabismus 230
13 Orbit 250
14 Neuro-ophthalmology 261
15 Ocular Disorders Associated with Systemic Diseases 307
16 Immunologic Diseases of the Eye 343
17 Special Subjects of Pediatric Interest 353
18 Genetic Aspects of Ocular Disorders 363
19 Ocular & Orbital Trauma 371
20 Optics & Refraction 380
21 Preventive Ophthalmology 397
22 Low Vision 405
23 Blindness 413
24 Lasers in Ophthalmology 419
App. I Vusual Standards 429
App. II Practical Factors in Illumination 432
App. III Resources for Special Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired 434
Glossary of Terms Relating to the Eye 436
Index 441

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