Clinical Ophthalmology: Contemporary Perspectives
- 9th Edition - May 14, 2012
- Author: A.K. Gupta
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 3 1 6 5 - 4
Many new developments have taken place in ophthalmology since the publication of the last edition. It therefore became mandatory to revise and update the present edition. To ac… Read more
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Many new developments have taken place in ophthalmology since the publication of the last edition. It therefore became mandatory to revise and update the present edition. To accomplish this many new chapters have been added and the existing ones revised.
Thoroughly revised and updated chapters
- Recent Advances in Lamellar Keratoplasty
- Principles of Molecular Genetics
- Intraocular Tumours
- Recent Advances in Oculoplastic Surgery
- Ophthalmic Electrodiagnostic Techniques
- Ultrasonography in Ophthalmology
- Ocular Coherence Tomography
- Anterior Segment Trauma
- Corneal Topography and Wavefront Sensing
SECTION I: OCULAR REFRACTION
1. Corneal Topography and Wavefront Sensing
2. Overview of Refractive Procedures
3. Surgical Correction of Hypermetropia and Presbyopia
4. Contact Lenses
5. Low Visual Aids
SECTION II: OCULAR THERAPEUTICS
6. Newer Drugs in Glaucoma
7. Drugs Used for the Management of Ocular Viral Infections
8. Antifungal Drugs for Ophthalmic Use
9. Fluoroquinolones and Other Antibiotics
10. Immunosuppressive Agents in Ophthalmology
11. Intravitreal VEGF Inhibitors and Corticosteroids
SECTION III: CORNEA AND OCULAR SURFACE DISORDERS
12. Stem Cells in Ophthalmology
13. Microbial Keratitis: A Guide to Diagnosis and Management
14. Ocular Surface Disorders: Classification, Diagnosis and Management
15. Eye Banking and Corneal Preservation
16. Recent Advances in Lamellar Keratoplasty
SECTION IV: PAEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY
17. Retinopathy of Prematurity
18. Amblyopia
19. Intermittent Exotropia (Divergent Squint)
20. Esodeviations
21. Vertical Squint
22. Nystagmus
23. Principles of Molecular Genetics
SECTION V: LENS AND GLAUCOMA
24. Recent Advances in Cataract Surgery
25. Aqueous Drainage Devices
26. Pharmacologic Modulation of Glaucoma Filtering Surgery
27. Uveoscleral Outflow
28. Laser Therapy in Glaucoma
29. Automated Perimetry in Glaucoma
SECTION VI: UVEA, VITREOUS, RETINA, OPTIC NERVE AND PATHWAYS
30. Basic Concepts in Immunology and Immunological Disorders of the Uvea
31. Investigations in Uveitis
32. Recent Trends in the Management of Ocular Inflammation
33. Ocular Manifestations of AIDS
34. Endophthalmitis
35. Vitreoretinal Surgery: Instrumentation
36. Modern Ophthalmic Operation Theatre
37. Pars Plana Surgery of the Posterior Segment
38. Silicone Oil and Intraocular Gases in the Management of Retinal Detachment
39. Liquid Perfluorocarbons in Vitreous Surgery
40. Age-Related Macular Degeneration
41. Lasers in Posterior Segment Diseases
42. Newer Ophthalmic Laser Systems
43. Diode Laser-Instrumentation and Clinical Applications
44. Clinical Spectrum of Retinitis Pigmentosa and Its Variants
45. Intraocular Tumours
46. Sellar and Suprasellar Lesions
SECTION VII: OCULAR TRAUMA, ORBIT ORBIT AND OCULOPLASTY
47. Anterior Segment Trauma: Current Status
48. Management of Posterior Segment Trauma: Current Status
49. Evaluation of a Patient with Orbital Disease
50. Basic Principles of Oculoplastic Surgery
51. Advances in Lacrimal Surgery
52. Recent Advances in Oculoplastic Surgery
SECTION VIII: OCULAR DIAGNOSIS
53. Ophthalmic Electrodiagnostic Techniques
54. Fundus Fluorescein Angiography of Retinochoroidal Disorders
55. Determination of Intraocular Lens Implant Power
56. Ultrasonography in Ophthalmology
57. Ocular Coherence Tomography
58. Evaluation of Macular Function in Opaque Media
59. Retinal Laser Scanning and Digital Imaging
60. Imaging of the Orbit
SECTION IX: COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY
61. VISION 2020: The Global Perspective
62. Strategic Plan for VISION 2020: The Right to Sight Initiative in India
63. World Bank Assisted Cataract Blindness Control Project in India: A Brief Outline
64. Policy Norms and Technical Standards Adopted Under World Bank Assisted Cataract Blindness Control Project
65. Planning and Conducting Surveys
66. Managing Eye Care Services
- Edition: 9
- Published: May 14, 2012
- Language: English