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ESSENTIALS OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
Essentials of Ophthalmology
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By
Neil Friedman, MD, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA; Private Practice, Mid-Peninsula Ophthalmology Medical Group, Palo Alto, CA
Peter Kaiser, MD, Director, Digital OCT Reading Center, Staff, Vitreoretinal Section, Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

Description
This book is a general introduction to ophthalmology for medical students, residents, or any health professional who requires a reference for the core information in ophthalmology. The Medical Student's Guide to Ophthalmology, combines critical ophthalmic knowledge with high-quality, color images and drawings. Organized according to the ocular structures and components of the eye exam rather than categories of disease to make it practical and a key learning tool.

Contents
Chapter 1: Ocular Anatomy, Physiology, and Embryology

Chapter 2: Basic Optics

Chapter 3: Ocular Pharmacology

Chapter 4: The Eye Exam

Chapter 5: Neuro-ophthalmology

Chapter 6: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Chapter 7: Orbit

Chapter 8: Lids and Adnexa

Chapter 9: Conjunctiva

Chapter 10: Sclera

Chapter 11: Cornea

Chapter 12: Anterior Chamber

Chapter 13: Glaucoma

Chapter 14: Iris

Chapter 15: Lens

Chapter 16: Vitreous

Chapter 17: Retina

Appendix: Differential Diagnosis of Common Ocular Symptoms

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 308 pages, publication date: FEB-2007
ISBN-13: 978-1-4160-2907-6
ISBN-10: 1-4160-2907-9
Imprint: SAUNDERS


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