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ESSENTIAL MEDICAL OPHTHALMOLOGY
Essential Medical Ophthalmology
A Problem Oriented Approach
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By
John Ferris, FRCOphth, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Gloucestershire Eye Unit, Cheltenham, UK

Description
* Taking a problem-based approach, this unique book tackles the broad range of ocular manifestations of systemic diseases * For each condition, self-assessment questions encourage the reader to think about the presentation, before moving on to the detailed answers, furthering their understanding * Emphasis throughout is on the interpretation of radiological, biochemical and haematological investigations, and an electrodiagnostic section features ECGs, VEPs, electromyography and other neurological investigations * The evidence-based approach outlines important clinical trials and their relevance to clinical practice * Recommended further reading directs the reader to comprehensive review articles This generously illustrated text provides in a concise format, a self-assessment evidence based text for ophthalmologists and physicians, covering the ocular manifestations of systemic disease. It highlights the physical signs of systemic diseases relevant to the ophthalmologist and details the medical management of the underlying systemic disorders. For trainee ophthalmologists studying for the MRCOphth, and for physicians studying for the MRCP, this book provides a comprehensive knowledge resource and study guide. Practitioners will find it a ready reference and a valuable self-assessment tool. CONTENTS: Preface; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Fundi; Optic disks; Ocular motility; Visual fields; Faces; Hands; Skin lesions; Biochemistry and haematology; Radiology; Electrodiagnostics

Contents
Fundi; Optic Disks; Ocular Motility and Lid Disorders; Visual fields; Faces; Hands; Skin Lesions; Biochemistry and Haematology; Radiology; Electrodiagnostics

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 304 pages, publication date: MAY-2001
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-4937-7
ISBN-10: 0-7506-4937-2
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN


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