Ophthalmology

Highly illustrated, comprehensive, and accessible, Ophthalmology Lecture Notes is the ideal reference and revision guide to common eye problems and their diagnosis and management. Beginning with overviews of anatomy, history taking, and examination, it then covers a range of core ophthalmic conditions, including a new chapter on paediatric ophthalmology. The content has been thoroughly updated and includes:

Ophthalmology Lecture Notes is perfect for developing knowledge for clinical practice or revision in the run–up to examinations, and uses a systematic approach to provide medical students and junior doctors with all the tools they need to manage clinical situations. It is also useful for optometrists in training, helping them develop a sound understanding of clinical ophthalmology.  

Preface to twelfth edition

Preface to first edition

Acknowledgements

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About the companion website

 Anatomy

2 History, symptoms and examination

3 Clinical optics

4 The orbit

5 The eyelids

6 The lacrimal system

7 Conjunctiva, cornea and sclera

8 The lens and cataract

9 Uveitis

10 Glaucoma

11 Retina and choroid

12 Retinal vascular disease

13 The pupil and its responses

14 Disorders of the visual pathway

15 Eye movements and their disorders

16 Trauma

17 Tropical ophthalmology: eye diseases in the developing world

18 Eye Diseases in Children

19 Services for the visually handicapped

Clinical cases

Useful references

Appendix 1: Conversion Table for Representation of Visual Acuity

Appendix 2: Drugs Available for Ophthalmic Use

Index