Essentials Of Ophthalmology (Paperback)

This book is a general introduction to ophthalmology for medical students, residents, or any health professional who requires a reference for the core information in ophthalmology. The Medical Student?s Guide to Ophthalmology, combines critical ophthalmic knowledge with high-quality, color images and drawings. Organized according to the ocular structures and components of the eye exam rather than categories of disease to make it practical and a key learning tool

Key Features
* High quality, accurate photos for a clear portrayal of detailed ophthalmic structures.
* Balanced, introductory text that is not too detailed like a specialist text, but not too superficial like prevailing student books.
* Organized according to the ocular structures and components of the eye exam, not by disease.
* Presents key information, such as hints on diagnosis, management and treatment, in easy-to-read format.
* Lists key diagnosis possibilities for the most common presentations for easy reference.
* Multiple choice questions for exam review and self assessment.

About the Author
Neil J. Friedman MD, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California; Private Practice, Mid-Peninsula Ophthalmology Medical Group, Palo Alto, California. Peter K. Kaiser, MD, Director, Digital OCT Reading Center, Staff, Vitreoretinal Section, Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.

Table of Contents
* Chapter 1: Ocular Anatomy, Physiology, and Embryology
* Chapter 2: Basic Optics
* Chapter 3: Ocular Pharmacology
* Chapter 4: The Eye Exam
* Chapter 5: Neuro-ophthalmology
* Chapter 6: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
* Chapter 7: Orbit
* Chapter 8: Lids and Adnexa
* Chapter 9: Conjunctiva
* Chapter 10: Sclera
* Chapter 11: Cornea
* Chapter 12: Anterior Chamber
* Chapter 13: Glaucoma
* Chapter 14: Iris
* Chapter 15: Lens
* Chapter 16: Vitreous
* Chapter 17: Retina
* Appendix: Differential Diagnosis of Common Ocular Symptoms