The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Illustrated Manual of Ophthalmology

With clear, concise guidance in a convenient outline format, this portable handbook makes the diagnosis and treatment of common ophthalmic problems quick and easy for all health care providers--even those without a background in ophthalmology.

Readers will find abundant colour illustrations of many common conditions, the latest treatments, information on drugs and drug dosages, indications for when an ophthalmologist should be consulted, and much more.Features: * Organizes coverage by region of the eye and symptom in colour coded sections for easy reference * Uses a consistent layout for each condition that includes definition, etiology, symptoms, signs, differential diagnosis, evaluation, management, and prognosis * Provides guidelines for preparing patients for diagnostic tests, demonstrates how to perform these tests, and indicates what the normal results should be * Presents the most up-to-date treatments, with appendices on common ocular and systemic drugs * Features detailed colour illustrations with arrows indicating the salient features of each disorder or condition * Indicates the conditions for which patients should be referred to an ophthalmologist * Contains helpful appendices including differential diagnosis, important ocular measurements, useful Spanish phrases, and more