Synopses & Reviews
“ ... 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.
VaughanandAsbury's General Ophthalmology is the worlds most popular ophthalmology textand 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, VaughanandAsbury'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 BlindandVisually Impaired"
*Glossary of terms relating to the eye
*Superbly illustrated with over 350 drawings and clinical photographs
*Updated references and Websites
Synopsis
This is a complete reference text that concentrates on need to know material. It is geared toward daily practice and contains an abundance of illustrations.
Synopsis
The worlds 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.
About the Author
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwideMcGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwideMcGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
Table of Contents
1. Anatomy & Embryology of the Eye.
2. Opthalmologic Examination.
3. Ophthalmic Therapeutics.
4. Lids, Lacrimal Apparatus, & Tears.
5. Conjunctiva.
6. Cornea.
7. Uveal Tract & Sclera.
8. Lens.
9. Vitreous.
10. Retina.
11. Glaucoma.
12. Strabismus.
13. Orbit.
14. Neuro-ophthalmology.
15. Ocular Disorders Associated With Systemic Diseases.
16. Immunologic Diseases of the Eye.
17. Special Subjects of Pediatric Interest.
18. Genetic Aspects of Ocular Disorders.
19. Ocular & Orbital Trauma.
20. Optics & Refraction.
21. Preventive Ophthalmology.
22. Low Vision.
23. Blindness.
24. Lasers in Ophthalmology.
Appendix I: Visual Standards.
Appendix II: Practical Factors in Illumination.
Appendix III: Resources for Special Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired.