Ophthalmology
2nd Edition
Book
Mixed media product
1600 pages
978-0-323-01659-9 (ISBN)
Description
This state-of-the-art reference covers every aspect of ophthalmology in one volume, encompassing the latest genetics knowledge * diagnostic techniques * management strategies * surgical approaches * new drugs * and more. An esteemed editorial team and contributions from over 140 expert practitioners provide reliable guidance on practically every ophthalmic condition and procedure. The New Edition incorporates new material on laser-assisted surgical techniques...nonpenetrating glaucoma surgery...neuro-ophthalmologic emergencies...and more. Over 2,350 detailed photographic images (over 2000 in full color) and a color-coded, user-friendly layout make reference easy. And a CD-ROM is available which contains the entire text and illustrations, with navigation tools for quick access.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
2300ill.
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-323-01659-9 (9780323016599)
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Previous edition
Myron Yanoff | Jay S. Duker
Ophthalmology
Book
07/1998
Mosby
€393.68
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Persons
Author
Director, New England Eye Center, Chairman and Professor of Ophthalmology, Tufts Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Drexel University College of Medicine; Adjunct Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Content
Yanoff et al: OPTHALMOLOGY 2/E TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1: Genetics and Ocular Embryology 1. Fundamentals of human genetics 2. Molecular genetics of selected ocular disorders 3. Embryology of the eye PART 2. Optics and Refraction 4. Visible light 5. Physical optics for clinicians 6. Light damage to the eye 7. Principles of lasers 8. Light units 9. Optics of the normal eye 10. Epidemiology of refractiive errors 11. Subjective testing of refraction 12. Contact lenses 13. Ophthalmic instrumentation 14. Perspectives on aberrations of the eye PART 3. Refractive Surgery 15. Introduction to refractive surgery 16. Preoperative evaluation for refractive surgery 17. Radial and astigmatiic keratotomy 18. Excimer laser photorefractiive keratectomy 19. Automated and manual lamellar surgical prodecures and epikeratoplasty 20. LASIK - Indications and techniques 21. LASIK - Complications 22. Management of LASIK complications 23. LASEK 24. LTK 25. Intracorneal rings and implants 26. Phakic IOLs 27. Refractve aspects of cataract surgery PART 4: The Lens Section 1: BASIC SCIENCE OF THE LENS 28. Anatomy 29. Physiology 30. Biophysics 31. Biochemistry 32. Evolution and molecular biology 33. Age changes 34. Secondary cataract Section 2: CATARACT 35. Pathophysiology 36. Cataract formaton mechanisms 37. Epidemiology, morphology, and visual effects of lens opacities of cataract Section 3: LENS REPLACEMENT 38. Optics of aphakia 39. Pseudophakia and measurements 40. Evolution and pathology of intracular lens implantation 41. Corneal topography in cataract surgery Section 4: LENS SURGERY 42. Indications for lens surgery and technical options 43.