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This book provides an illustrated guide to peripheral retinal degenerations and the role of spectral domain coherence tomography SD-OCT… in diagnosis and treatment The book discusses 73 clinical cases and gives detailed information on the principles of SD-OCT and its application in the imaging of peripheral retina Peripheral Retinal Degenerations Optical Coherence Tomography and Retinal Laser Coagulation 2nd edition discusses a broad range of retinal pathologies such as chorioretinal degenerations posterior vitreous detachment vitreoretinal adhesions and tractions and includes a plethora of high-quality clinical images throughout Ophthalmologists and retinal specialists will find this updated edition to be the perfect didactic resource for furthering skills and knowledge in this clinical area
This book uses a unique case-based approach to review the intra-operative and peri-operative management of patients with severe ocular trauma… and open globe injuries The case- based structure of this text allows readers to easily reference the type of injury they are treating in order to assist with management of their patients and to recognize indications to involve other ophthalmic and surgical specialties in the management of patients with open globe injuries Management of Open Globe Injuries will be an indispensable resource for ophthalmologists who are called upon to care for patients who have suffered open globe trauma
This practical guide provides an algorithm for diagnosis and treatment from having some problem with vision … via diagnosis of cause and background to treatment and eventually to rehabilitation Following on from introductory sections devoted to the role of neuro-ophthalmology recent developments in the field and an overview of neuro-ophthalmological examinations there are sections devoted to the different parts of the visual system and finally a section on rehabilitation Neuro-ophthalmology is aimed at ophthalmologists neurologists neurosurgeons traumatologists neuroradiologists experts in cardiology and stroke and trainees in these areas It will also be of interest to neuro-rehabilitation specialists neuropsychologists and those working in typhlopedagogy and health informatics
Cerebral visual impairment (also known as cortical visual impairment, or CVI) has become the most common cause of visual impairment… in children in the United States and the developed world. Vision and the Brain is a unique and comprehensive sourcebook geared especially to professionals in the field of visual impairment, educators, and families who need to know more about the causes and types of CVI and the best practices for working with affected children. Expert contributors from many countries represent education, occupational therapy, orientation and mobility, ophthalmology, optometry, neuropsychology, psychology, and vision science, and include parents of children with CVI. The book provides an in-depth guide to current knowledge about brain-related vision loss in an accessible form to enable readers to recognize, understand, and assess the behavioral manifestations of damage to the visual brain and develop effective interventions based on identification of the spectrum of individual needs. Chapters are designed to help those working with children with CVI ascertain the nature and degree of visual impairment in each child, so that they can "see" and appreciate the world through the child's eyes and ensure that every child is served appropriately.
This book provides information on how to extract the most from mobile applications and easily adapt and integrate them into… daily practice Today mobile applications that can optimize patient flow help in examinations perform anterior posterior segment imaging offer differential diagnosis and therapeutic options and even serve as patient drug reminders and councilors are easily available Most of them have been developed by individuals and as a result lack marketing even though they are free to download and use Ophthalmology has always been at the forefront of medicine when it comes to adopting the latest developments be they lasers off-label anti-VEGF drugs or biocompatible implants Mobile phones and tablets have infiltrated our private and professional lives and they are here to stay As such this book explores the endless possibilities that mobile computing offers and introduces the vista of opportunities for providing better care one download at a time As part of the series Current Practices in Ophthalmology this volume is intended for residents and fellows in-training as well as general and specialist ophthalmologists
This book presents 57 typical cases of neuro-ophthalmic diseases in the emergency room, which represent notoriously complex and difficult challenges… for junior doctors. The physical manifestations of these neurologic disorders include visual loss, transient blurring, diplopia, headache, pupillary abnormality, and even cognition problems. Each case provides a wealth of information, including the case report, comments, diagnosis, management, prognosis and concise notes, as well as photographs and other images. As a case-based clinical reference work on neuro-ophthalmic diseases, the book offers readers essential, concretely applicable information and guidance.
This book provides the concise descriptions of the basic and clinical knowledge about Acanthamoba keratitis including characteristics of pathogen… risk factors clinical manifestations diagnosis and treatment with abundant figure illustrations and typical cases to ophthalmological practitioners and researchers p p Acanthamoeba pathogen is widely distributed in the nature However Acanthamoeba keratitis is generally considered as a type of sight-threatening keratitis that is difficult to treat At early stage Acanthamoeba keratitis usually shows atypical clinical manifestations that are often misdiagnosed as viral or bacterial keratitis Moreover there are not approved topical anti-amoebicdrugs available up to now We hope ophthalmological practitioners can obtain a comprehensive understanding of this infection through this book
Written by an expert in the field this book is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the evaluation and… management of lacrimal drainage disorders Lacrimal disorders are one of the most common conditions encountered not only by oculoplastic surgeons and general ophthalmologists but also by otorhinolaryngologists in their daily practice Consisting of 77 chapters it addresses the basic anatomy and underlying pathology patient evaluation and the surgical procedures currently performed in managing various lacrimal disorders Surgical modalities including the endoscopic approaches are thoroughly and succinctly captured in pictures with detailed legends to aid understanding and offer a visual treat Since familiarity with a surgical technique is incomplete without the knowledge of risk factors and red flags the book discusses in detail how to deal with surgical complications and failure The Atlas of Lacrimal Drainage Disorders is an essential companion to the a uthor s previous work Principles and Practice of Lacrimal Surgery
This book presents fifty clinical cases in neuro-ophthalmology, some of which are common and some of which are rare. Each… case is presented as a diagnostic and management challenge as found in clinical practice. High quality clinical photographs and images bring the cases to life alongside the diagnostic process and management decisions of an experienced specialist. A short summary of important aspects of the pathogenesis and treatment of each disease finishes each case. Neuro-Ophthalmology: Illustrated Case Studies entertains and instructs the reader and is ideal reading for doctors in training in this area, as well as general consultant neurologists and ophthalmologists.
En 1967 le Canada f tait le centi me anniversaire de son existence avec une f … te spectaculaire et tout le monde a t invit L Expo 67 de Montr al tait la premi re exposition internationale avoir lieu au Canada et c tait une grande r ussite qui a attir plus de 50 millions de visiteurs Le site de 405 hectares a t construit sur deux les artificielles dans le fleuve Saint-Laurent et incorporait 90 pavillons d aspects futuristes cr s par les meilleurs architectes et concepteurs dans le monde Plus de 60 pays y ont t repr sent s ainsi que des pavillons priv s corporatifs et th matiques Tous ont fait partie du th me Terre des Hommes Avec des artistes de tous les secteurs des restaurants des attractions culturelles des expositions et un parc d amusement de classe internationale l Expo 67 tait en r alit la f te du si cle et elle a d pass toutes les attentes
In the 1850s lumber mill owner W Kilby Reynolds with engineer Edward R Serrell succeeded… in building the first suspension bridge to connect divided Saint John This operated as a toll crossing until 1858 when it became a government-owned structure From then until the present there have been two vehicular-pedestrian bridges and two rail bridges serving travelers crossing Saint John Harbour at the gorge at the Reversing Falls By the third quarter of the 19th century there was talk and plans for a second bridge one which would cross at Navy Island to the North End It took about 80 years before this plan came to fruition and the Saint John Harbour Bridge opened in 1968 Through this rich collection of photographs Bridging Saint John Harbour clearly shows the importance of the varied connector bridges over Saint John Harbour and how they came to be built
Saint John West Volume II adds to and continues the story of the West Side s struggle for existence … Always dependent on seasonal industry initially fishing and shipbuilding and later the railway and seaport the area has seen high and low points in its 200-plus years of existence At one time residents imagined times would become so prosperous that King Street would be transformed into a major boulevard paved with gold and Courtenay Hill would be the site of a huge decorative cathedral dedicated to the inner spirit In reality the fish have stopped coming the wooden ships are no longer built and the Canadian Pacific railway that provided hundreds of jobs and promised such hope has left the Maritimes Changing trade patterns and political favours to keep the St Lawrence open to Montreal has devastated the winter-port operations Many Saint John West residents have had to close their businesses and move on Others were displaced when the construction of the Harbour Bridge tore three full blocks out of the heart of the community in 1968 Still others have chosen to remain and today though little industry exists the area is still vibrant and working hard to hold together some vestige of the pride of former times
In 1967 Canada celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding with a spectacular party and the whole world… was invited Montreal s Expo 67 was the first world s fair held in Canada and it was a huge success attracting over 50 million visitors The 1 000-acre site was built on two man-made islands in the St Lawrence River and incorporated 90 futuristic pavilions created by some of the world s greatest architects and designers Over 60 countries were represented along with many private corporate and thematic pavilions all brought together under the theme Man and his World With performers and entertainers of all varieties restaurants cultural attractions exhibitions and a world-class amusement park Expo 67 was literally the party of the century exceeding all expectations
Despite a plethora of scientific literature devoted to vision research and the trend toward integrative research the borders between… disciplines remain a practical difficulty To address this problem this book provides a systematic and comprehensive overview of vision from various perspectives ranging from neuroscience to cognition and from computational principles to engineering developments It is written by leading international researchers in the field with an emphasis on linking multiple disciplines and the impact such synergy can lead to in terms of both scientific breakthroughs and technology innovations It is aimed at active researchers and interested scientists and engineers in related fields
"Consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered...Readable, tasteful, appealingly designed. Strong on dining, lodging, and history."—National Geographic Traveler… More than a million people visit Vancouver Island by air and sea each year, three quarters of them from outside Canada. Besides detailed coverage of Victoria, Eric Lucas gives wide-ranging context to the island’s culture, cuisine, and arts. There’s also a wealth of practical information to help you plan your stay in this land of natural wonders.
This book is the first of its kind to describe ocular manifestations of systemic diseases in the pediatric population … Written and edited by experts in areas of pediatric ophthalmology and genetics this new text covers a multitude of topics in a comprehensive and catalogued fashion The Eye in Pediatric Systemic Disease is designed as an in depth and up-to-date reference work that is heavily referenced thus allowing the reader ready access to the international supporting literature Everything from ocular manifestations of hematologic disease child abuse psychiatric diseases renal disorders and vitamin disorders are covered allowing readers to know what to look for in the eyes of children with a given systemic disorder The Eye in Pediatric Systemic Disease is written in language that is accessible to ophthalmologists and pediatricians as well as allied health care professionals Because of this it will be an essential textbook for use in community pediatric and ophthalmology practices academic centers and training programs
This book addresses customized laser vision correction an integral management option for the treatment of irregular corneas This… type of treatment reshapes the corneal surface in order to improve both the quality and the quantity of vision by reducing high order aberrations Beginning with an introduction to the basics of this science each type of customized laser vision correction is discussed in a clear and didactic format for rapid attainment of information Throughout this practical clinical guide examples are supported with the most recent scientific material and a step-by-step systematic methodology is included to fit all levels of ophthalmologists
Diagnosing a patient with unexplained ocular pain can be time-consuming and difficult but taking an anatomic approach and excluding… causes along the way can aid in the diagnosis This book provides the reader with a systematic evaluation plan for these cases written and edited by leaders in the field A Case-Based Guide to Eye Pain is written for both ophthalmologists and neuro-ophthalmologists since there are not enough neuro-ophthalmologists to treat the number of patients with unexplained ocular pain and general ophthalmologists are having to take on the diagnosis and treatment of these patients Organized in an easy-to-use manner each case covers the following key elements the chief complaint history of the present illness the examination assessment and plan follow-up alternate perspective summary points and key references Tables are also available to help the reader rapidly sort through cases that may apply to a sign symptom historical feature diagnostic test or treatment option This allows the practitioner who has a patient with a particular concern to use the tables to identify a case discussion Additionally A Case-based Guide to Eye Pain includes an appendices with the general approach to eye pain and anatomy of the trigeminal pathway and its relation to eye pain
This book provides a collection of optical coherence tomographic OCT images of various diseases of posterior and anterior… segments It covers the details and issues of diagnostic tests based on OCT findings which are crucial for ophthalmologists to understand in their clinical practice Throughout the chapters all aspects of this non-invasive popular imaging technique known for ingenuity and accuracy is clearly illustrated Atlas of Ocular Optical Coherence Tomography has been categorized into eleven sections discussing and illustrating distinct OCT features as well as showing other image modalities such as fluorescein angiography fundus autofluorescence perimetry and laboratory examination This book also covers choroidal pathologies and vitreous abnormalities The last section has been allocated to anterior segment disease including cornea angle iris and conjunctival abnormalities Above all the numerous images and detailed descriptions of diseases make this book an essential guide for general ophthalmologists and ophthalmology residences