Retina The Fundamentals

This is a concise 278 page summary of retinal diseases that an ophthalmologist might encounter in a year's of practice. There is an overview about embryology, the anatomy of the retina. There is a discussion about the examination of the retina and the vitreous, tests commonly used in retina such as photography of the retina (fundus photography), fluorescein angiography, electroretinography, color vision, visual field testing, Amsler Grid testing, Macular function testing, contrast sensitivity testing. Congenital anomalies and tumors are delineated in the text. Diabetes and its impact on the retina are covered as well. Proliferative vitreoretinopathy, infectious diseases and inflammatory diseases of the eye are described as well. Venous and arterial occlusions, which are common among the elderly, are illustrated.

Ophthalmology for Primary Care

This is a book for internists, primary care specialists, general practitioners who have questions about the eye exam. The book provides the primary care practitioner with the tools for the management and treatment of the common eye complaints. There are descriptions of the most common diagnoses in the eye such as conjunctivitis, subconjunctival hemorrhage, herpes zoster, and diabetic eye disease. The text is organized by symptoms and the possible disease entities that the symptoms might mean. The acute ocular emergencies are covered: glaucoma, retinal detachment, and vascular occlusive disease. Common problems of diabetes and hypertension are described. There is a section about the pediatric eye exam and how to examine the youngest patients.

Diabetic Retinopathy: The Essentials

Diabetic Retinopathy: The Essentials is written for general ophthalmologists and optometrists as well as family practitioners, diabetologists, and internists who encounter diabetic patients on a daily basis. It focuses on the diagnosis and management of diabetic retinopathy from the point of view of the retinal specialist. The book begins with the epidemiology, anatomy, and pathophysiology of diabetic retinopathy, and then covers important topics such as classification issues, diagnostic testing, examination techniques, new treatment modalities, patient management, indications for vitrectomy, pregnancy concerns, and informed consent. Coverage includes both general medical issues in diabetes and specifically ophthalmologic concerns. Features include more than 200 full-color photographs and useful algorithms for patient management.