A Synopsis of Ophthalmology
- 5th Edition - January 1, 1975
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Authors: J. L. C. Martin-Doyle, Martin H. Kemp
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 3 6 - 0 4 1 1 - 2
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 5 0 1 8 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 8 1 3 9 - 1
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Request a sales quoteA Synopsis of Ophthalmology, Fifth Edition focuses on the advancements and processes in ophthalmology, including the use of microscopes and electronic gadgets on ophthalmic operations and the personal and social aspects of blindness. The book first offers information on the routine examination of an ophthalmic patient and the diseases of the conjunctiva and the cornea. Discussions focus on wounds and burns of the cornea, infiltrations, tumors of the conjunctiva, conjunctival sarcoid, syphilis of the conjunctiva, acute conjunctivitis, and anatomy and physiology of the normal conjunctiva. The book also ponders on the diseases of the uveal tract and the retina. The publication takes a look at the diseases of the sclera, optic nerve, and lens. Topics include cataract, congenital abnormalities of the lens, optic atrophy, injuries of the optic nerve, episcleritis, scleral staphyloma, and blue sclerotics. The text also elaborates on the diseases of the orbit, eyelids, glaucoma, and intraocular neoplasms. The manuscript is a dependable reference for readers interested in ophthalmology.
Preface to the Fifth Edition PagePreface to the First EditionI The Routine Examination of an Ophthalmic PatientII Diseases of the ConjunctivaIII Diseases of the CorneaIV Drugs Affecting Intra-Ocular MusclesV Diseases of the Uveal TractVI Diseases of the RetinaVII Diseases of the ScleraVIII Diseases of the Optic NerveIX Diseases of the VitreousX Diseases of the LensXI GlaucomaXII Diseases of the OrbitXIII Diseases of the EyelidsXIV Diseases of the Lacrimal ApparatusXV Intra-Ocular NeoplasmsXVI Optical Anomalies of the EyeXVII Anomalies of Ocular MovementsXVIII Subjective Visual DisturbancesXIX Ocular Signs of General DiseaseXX Ocular Side-Effects of Systemic MedicationXXI Contact LensesXXII The Eyes in MalnutritionXXIII Ophthalmic OperationsXXIV Sympathetic OphthalmiaXXV Chemotherapy and Antibiotics in Eye DiseasesXXVI Corticosteroids in OphthalmologyXXVII Allergy in OphthalmologyXXVIII Slit-Lamp MicroscopyXXIX Recent Advances in Ophthalmic PracticeXXX The Social Aspects of Blindness and Partial SightIndex
- Edition: 5
- Published: January 1, 1975
- No. of pages (eBook): 294
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780723604112
- Paperback ISBN: 9781483250182
- eBook ISBN: 9781483281391
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