Main description:

From the lid to the optic nerve of both mechanical and nonmechanical trauma, this unique book, edited by a world-recognized authority in the field, covers all aspects of ophthalmic trauma. Coverage incorporates cutting-edge approaches, such as temporary keratosprosthesis, artificial iris diaphragm, and prophylactic retinectomy. This book explains and answers not simply the when, the what, and the how, but also the why. The user-friendly format, including many tables, flowcharts and illustrations, allows readers to quickly find the information they need. In addition, all chapters are written using standardized ocular traumatology terminology.

Contents:

Section I.- Terminology of Mechanical Injuries: the Birmingham Eye Trauma Terminology (BETT).- Classification of Mechanical Eye Injuries.- Predicting the Severity of an Eye Injury: the Ocular Trauma Score (OTS).- Counseling the Injured Individual and the Family.- From the Other Side: the Patient's Viewpoint.- Myths and Truths in Ocular Traumatology.- Clinical Epidemiology, Prevention, and Rehabilitation.- Strategic Thinking in Ocular Traumatology.- Evaluation.- Emergency Management.- Section II.- Conjunctiva.- Cornea.- Sclera and Limbus.- Tissue Prolapse.- Anterior Chamber.- Iris and Pupil.- Lens.- Ciliary Body and Choroid.- Vitreous and Retina.- Trauma By Blunt Object: Contusions.- Open Globe Injury: a Brief Overview.- Trauma By Blunt Object: Ruptures.- Penetrating Injuries and IOFBs.- Perforating Injuries.- Injury Involving the Entire Globe.- Ocular Trauma in Children and in Elderly Patients.- Endophthalmitis.- Posttraumatic Glaucoma.- Hypotony.- Endoscopy.- Section III.- Chemical Injuries.- Electromagnetic Trauma.- The Effects of Systemic Trauma on the Eye.- Erratum.- Anterior Chamber.