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E-Book - Ophthalmology: Investigation and Examination Techniques

E-Book - Ophthalmology: Investigation and Examination Techniques

Bruce James | Larry Benjamin

(2006)

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Abstract

Clear, concise, and clinical, this unique reference offers a comprehensive overview of the basic techniques needed for ocular examination and diagnosis. Abundantly illustrated, it presents the principles of each technique, provides guidance on choosing the appropriate approach, explains how to perform them, offers examples of when each technique should be used, and lists their common indications and potential pitfalls.

  • Offers a full chapter covering new imaging techniques for the retina and optic nerve.
  • Features abundantly illustrated guidance in a clear format for a quick visual reference.
  • Explores standard assessment procedures as well as microbiological examination and investigation, ultrasound and radiological evaluation, clinical visual electrophysiology, and fluorescein angiography.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover Cover
Ophthalmology: Investigation and Examination Techniques iii
Copyright Page iv
Contents v
List of contributors vi
Preface vii
Acknowledgements viii
Chapter 1. The assessment of vision 1
Chapter 2. The slit lamp 13
Chapter 3. Tonometry 29
Chapter 4. Gonioscopy 37
Chapter 5. Examination of the retina and optic disc 45
Chapter 6. Optical and anatomical assessment of the cornea 59
Chapter 7. Testing the visualfield 71
Chapter 8. Examination of the orbit and ocular adnexae 89
Chapter 9. Ocular motility examination 103
Chapter 10. The pupils 123
Chapter 11. Microbiological examination and investigation 129
Chapter 12. Ultrasound techniques in ophthalmology 137
Chapter 13. Biometry 151
Chapter 14. Radiological techniques in ophthalmic investigation 169
Chapter 15. Clinical visual electrophysiology 197
Chapter 16. Fluorescein angiography 211
Chapter 17. New imaging techniques 223
Index 241