Book[edited by] Justis P. Ehlers, MD ; assistant editor, Thuy K. Le, BA.
Summary: "A day-to-day guide on the diagnosis and management of routine to complex retinal disorders The diagnosis and treatment of retinal eye disorders often presents significant clinical challenges. The Retina Illustrated by renowned retina specialist Justis Ehlers and an impressive group of worldwide contributors provides a rapid-fire, yet thorough approach to the visual world of retinal disease. Organized by ten sections and 102 succinct yet comprehensive chapters, this richly illustrated reference covers the full spectrum of retinal disorders, ranging from common degenerative diseases to emerging viral conditions. The book opens with discussion of state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, followed by nine disorder-specific sections describing diagnosis and treatment of degenerative, infectious, inflammatory, vascular, traumatic, viral, cancerous, and pharmacologic-related retina conditions. The text covers the full age continuum, from conditions primarily impacting older adults, such as age-related macular degeneration and choroidal atrophy, to pediatric disorders, such as retinopathy of prematurity. Key Features Discussion of cutting-edge imaging diagnostics, including ultra-widefield angiography, intraoperative optical coherence tomography, and OCT angiography More than 400 high-quality illustrations augment the text, enhancing understanding of retinal disease, from symptoms and signs to differential diagnosis and management A section dedicated to infectious and inflammatory disorders encompasses retinopathies associated with HIV, West Nile, Ebola, and Zika This is a must-have reference for all providers who encounter patients with retinal disease, including general ophthalmologists, retina specialists, emergency medicine physicians, and optometrists. Ophthalmology residents and fellows in training will also find this book an invaluable education tool"-- Provided by publisher.
Thieme MedOne Ophthalmology