Vaughan & Asbury's General Ophthalmology

Résumé du livre

The classic reference covering the diagnosis and treatment of all major ophthalmic diseases, as well as neurological and systemic diseases causing visual disturbance-extensively revised and updated

Features

• State-of-the-art coverage of diagnostic techniques and therapeutic interventions for the full range of ophthalmic disorders
• Chapters dedicated to ophthalmic therapeutics, neuro-ophthalmology, ocular disorders associated with systemic diseases, immunologic diseases of the eye, pediatrics, genetics, preventive ophthalmology and lasers
• The latest clinical perspectives on such topics as:
• Treatments for age-related macular degeneration, including anti-VEGF therapies
• Intraocular steroid injections for retinal diseases
• Immunomodulatory drugs
• Treatment of corneal infections
• Medical and surgical treatments for glaucoma
• Detailed appendices on visual standards, practical factors in illumination, rehabilitation of the visually handicapped, and special services available to the blind
• Latest references