- Succinct guide for busy ophthalmic professionals
- Well illustrated with diagrams and photos
- Written by a leading expert in the field
This book provides an expert overview of all aspects of ophthalmic care in clinical practice. Areas such as External eye, Cornea and conjunctiva, Glaucoma, Cataract, Macular degeneration and Diabetic retinopathy and retinal vascular events are discussed throughout the chapters. Fundamentals in Ophthalmic Practice will be a go-to guide for ophthalmologists, optometrists, orthoptists, ophthalmic nurses, ophthalmic technicians and other allied health professionals in their busy day-to-day practice. Table of Contents- Anatomy of eye, orbit and visual pathway
- Physiology of the eye
- Ocular symptoms – a systematic approach to diagnosis
- Lid conditions
- External eye – Cornea and conjunctiva
- Glaucoma
- Cataract
- Macular degeneration
- Diabetic retinopathy and retinal vascular events
- Vitreous and retinal detachment
- Squint and neuroophthalmology
- Ocular emergencies including trauma
- Practical skills: testing vision, pupils, eye movement, visual fields and how to use a direct ophthalmoscope
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