Main description:

Key Clinical Topics in Ophthalmology presents a brand new addition to the Key Clinical Topics series.

The book provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, comprising 93 carefully selected topics in alpha order that together provide an extensive understanding of the management of ophthalmic disorders. This collection of highly practical guides systematically addresses management techniques for a large number of clinical settings.

Edited by experienced specialists, with contributions from consultants who have recognised expertise in their field, this book provides an authoritative and up-to-date guide on ophthalmic medicine.

Designed to enable rapid access to core information, KCT in Ophthalmology offers effective exam revision and the ideal quick reference for day-to-day practice.

Key point

93 topics presented in alpha order, from age-related macular degeneration to white dot syndromes
Effective exam revision for postgraduate trainees in ophthalmology preparing for certification
Succinct coverage of ophthalmic treatment modalities and complications
Includes clinical photos and diagrams to improve understanding of concepts
Contributions from experienced specialists to ensure authoritative, accurate content

Contents:

1. Age-related macular degeneration

2. Anisocoria

3. Anterior uveitis

4. Blepharitis

5. Carotid cavernous fistula

6. Cataract - acquired

7. Cataract - complications of surgery

8. Cataract - congenital

9. Biometry and lens implant power calculation

10. Femtosecond laser-assisted phacoemulsification

11. Central serous chorioretinopathy

12. Chalazion

13. Birdshot chorioretinopathy

14. Conjunctivitis

15. Contact lens-related problems of the eye

16. Corneal dystrophies

17. Corneal ectasia

18. Corneal grafts

19. Dry eye syndrome

20. Diabetic eye disease

21. Ectropian

22. Entropian

23. Epiphora

24. Episcleritis

25. Esotropia

26. Exotropia

27. Giant cell arteritis

28. Angle closure glaucoma

29. Glaucoma - inflammatory

30. Glaucoma - medical management

31. Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery

32. Neovascular glaucoma

33. Normal tension glaucoma

34. Pigmentary glaucoma

35. Glaucoma - primary open angle

36. Secondary open angle glaucoma

37. Glaucoma in children

38. Headache

39. Corneal topography

40. Imaging in ophthalmology

41. Optic disc imaging

42. Retinal imaging

43. Infectious keratitis

44. Intermediate uveitis

45. Intraocular lenses

46. Intravitreal injection therapies

47. Lacrimal infections

48. Lacrimal surgery

49. Leucocoria

50. Full thickness macular holes

51. Myasthenia gravis

52. Nystagmus

53. Ocular hypertension

54. Cranial nerve palsies: oculomotor (third) nerve palsy

55. Cranial nerve palsies: trochlear nerve palsy

56. Cranial nerve palsies: abducens nerve palsy

57. Cranial nerve palsies: facial nerve palsy

58. Cranial nerve palsies: multiple cranial nerves palsies

59. Ophthalmia neonatorum

60. Optic neuropathies

61. Optic neuritis

62. Orbital cellulitis

63. Papilloedema

64. Perimetry

65. Peripheral retinal degenerations

66. Posterior uveitis

67. Blepharoptosis

68. Refractive surgery

69. Retinal artery occlusion

70. Retinal detachment

71. Retinal dystrophies

72. Retinal lasers

73. Retinal vasculitis

74. Retinal vein occlusion

75. Retinopathy of prematurity

76. Scleritis

77. Sickle cell retinopathy

78. Strabismus surgery

79. Thyroid eye disease

80. Chemical injuries

81. Eyelid trauma

82. Trauma - globe rupture

83. Benign lid lesions

84. Tumours of the choroid

85. Tumours - eye lid

86. Tumours of the retina

87. Retinoblastoma

88. Tumours of the uvea

89. Tumours - conjunctival neoplasia

90. Vitreoretinal surgery - retinal breaks and detachment

91. Vitreoretinal surgery: intraocular haemorrhage and vitreomacular interface disorders

92. Vitreoretinal surgery for complications of cataract surgery

93. White dot syndromes