Main description:

Neuro-ophthalmology is a medical sub-specialty that involves the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye, and related disorders of the nervous system. This second edition of Manual of Neuro-opthalmology is a highly illustrated guide to the complex pathophysiology of this field, including simple illustrations which explain the pathway of the nerves involved.

The book is divided into 20 chapters, beginning with the nerve pathways for eye movements, and related disorders. The majority of chapters cover the anatomy and disorders of specific nerves, including the optic, oculomotor, trochlear, abducent, trigeminal, facial and congenital optic nerves.

The book includes chapters on ocular myopathies and miscellaneous conditions, including pituitary tumours, carniopharyngioma, headache, functional visual loss and carotid cavernous fistula. The final chapter covers imaging methods in neuro-ophthalmology, with discussion on computed tomography, congenital pathology of optic pathways, intracranial pathology of the visual pathway, and sellar tumours.

This new edition includes a new chapter on 'Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration', an operation on the connective tissue lining of the optic nerve, and an examination of a neuro-ophthalmology case. With 150 full colour images and illustrations, Manual of Neuro-ophthalmology is a clear and comprehensively updated guide to a complicated field of medicine, ideal for both students and practising ophthalmologists.

Key Points

150 full colour images and illustrations present nerve pathways in a simple manner
New edition includes chapter on Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration
Previous edition published 2009

Contents:

1. Supranuclear Pathways for Eye Movements

2. Supranuclear Disorders of Eye Movements

3. Nystagmus

4. The Pupil

5. Visual Pathway

6. Anatomy of the Optic Nerve

7. Oculomotor Nerve

8. Lesions of the Oculomotor Nerve

9. Trochlear Nerve and its Lesions

10. Abducent Nerve and its Lesions

11. Trigeminal Nerve

12. Facial Nerve and its Lesions

13. Congenital Optic Nerve Anomalies

14. Optic Nerve Tumors

15. Abnormalities of Optic Nerve Head

16. Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration

17. Ocular Myopathies

18. Miscellaneous Conditions

19. Examination of a Neuro-ophthalmology Case

20. Imaging in Neuro-ophthalmology

Index