Main description:

This book is practical revision guide for trainees in ophthalmology to assist in preparation for examinations.

Six sections are each dedicated to a specific part of the eye, providing both long and short cases, with emphasis on topics commonly asked in examinations.

Cases describe basic techniques, investigation and treatment options, with in depth detail on differential diagnosis.

The final section discusses instruments for ophthalmic surgery.

The text explains the latest surgical and medical management techniques and is further enhanced by clinical photographs and tables to assist learning.

Key points

Practical revision guide for ophthalmology trainees preparing for examinations
Presented as long and short cases with emphasis on topics commonly covered in exams
Covers disorders in all sections of the eye
Highly illustrated with clinical photographs and tables

Contents:

Oculoplasty

Long Cases

Proptosis
Lid Tumors 9
Ptosis
Contracted Socket
Blow out Fracture of Orbit
Thyroid-associated Ophthalmopathy
Lacrimal Gland Tumors

Short Cases

Congenital Ptosis
Ectropion
Entropion
Blepharophimosis, Ptosis, Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome
Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma
Pyogenic Granuloma
Lagophthalmos
Dermoid Cyst
Orbital Hemangioma
Coloboma of Eyelid

Cornea and Conjunctiva

Long Cases

Corneal Ulcer
Keratoconus
Corneal Stromal Dystrophy
Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
Acute Graft Rejection

Short Cases

Keratoglobus
Pellucid Marginal Degeneration
Band-shaped Keratopathy
Spheroidal Degeneration
Congenital Hereditary Endothelial Dystrophy
Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome
Peters' Anomaly
Limbal Dermoid

Glaucoma

Long Cases

Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma

Short Cases

Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Buphthalmos
Neovascular Glaucoma
Angle-recession Glaucoma
Steroid-induced Glaucoma
Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma

Retina

Long Cases

Vitreous Hemorrhage
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Macular Hole
Retinal Detachment
Age-related Macular Degeneration
Intermediate Uveitis
Choroidal Melanoma

Short Cases

Cherry-red Spot
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema
Epiretinal Membrane
Fundal Coloboma
Giant Retinal Tear
Posterior Segment Cysticercosis
Cataract in Silicone Oil-filled Eyes
Silicone Oil-induced Secondary Glaucoma
Posterior Dislocated Lens
Stargardt Disease
Traumatic Retinal Detachment

Neuro-Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Long Cases

Third Cranial Nerve Palsy
Sixth Cranial Nerve Palsy
Fourth Cranial Nerve Palsy
Optic Neuritis
Esodeviation
Exodeviation

Short Cases

Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis

Lens

Long Cases

Zonular Cataract
Ectopia Lentis

Short Cases

Lenticonus
Posterior Polar Cataract
Microspherophakia
Posterior Capsular Opacification
Traumatic Cataract

Instruments

Ophthalmic Instruments

Index