Oxford Handbook of Ophthalmology

OXFORD HANDBOOK OF OPHTHALMOLOGYFully revised for its third edition, the Oxford Handbook of Ophthalmology is a concise, systematic guide to all aspects of diagnosis, assessment, and ongoing management of ophthalmic diseases and conditions. Closely aligned with the curriculum for the ophthalmic postgraduate exams, and containing the most up-to-date clinical guidance, and practical advice, this is the essential resource for all those caring for ophthalmic patients.

Covering the key information for both trainees and specialists; from clinical methods and the use of ophthalmic instruments, to basic perioperative care and advanced life support protocols. It includes new chapters covering laser procedures and theatre notes, as well as new sections on emerging technologies such as adaptive optics and gene therapy for retinal diseases. With expert advice, the latest clinical guidance, and its easy-reference format, this unique resource provides immediate access to the information you need, when you need it.

CONTENTS

1. Clinical skills
2. Investigations and their interpretation
3. Ocular trauma
4. Lids
5. Lacrimal
6. Conjunctiva
7. Cornea
8. Sclera
9. Lens
10. Glaucoma
11. Uveitis
12. Vitreoretinal
13. Medical retina
14. Orbit
15. Intraocular tumours
16. Neuro-ophthalmology
17. Strabismus
18. Paediatric ophthalmology
19. Refractive ophthalmology
20. Aids to diagnosis
21. Vision in context
22. Ophthalmic surgery: anaesthetics and perioperative care
23. Ophthlmic surgery - theatre notes
24. Laser
25. Therapeutics
26. Evidence-based ophthalmology
27. Resources

AUTHOR INFORMATION

Alastair Denniston, Consultant Ophthalmologist/Honorary Senior Lecturer, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust/University of Birmingham, UK,Philip Murray, Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Birmingham/Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, UK

Alastair Denniston is Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in Uveitis and Medical Retina at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust) and at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre. He is also Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Birmingham as part of the Academic Unit of Ophthalmology led by Professor Phil Murray. His key research interests are Ocular Immunity, Imaging in Ocular Inflammatory Disease and Outcome Measures