Ophthalmology Books

Book SynopsisThe Third Edition of Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits is the go-to resource that will enable occupational therapists to develop a comprehensive understanding of vision, appreciate the various effects vision problems can have on the practice of occupational therapy, and to more effectively manage patients with vision disorders. Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists, Third Edition is a unique collaboration from occupational therapists, optometrists, and low vision rehabilitation specialists. Dr. Mitchell Scheiman presents a unique Three Component Model of Vision that includes: Visual integrity: Includes visual acuity (clarity), the optics of the eye, and eye health Visual efficiency skills: Includes focusing, eye teaming, and eye movements Visual information processing skills: Includes the ability to analyze, interpret and respond to visual information A major emphasis of the new edition is on management of eye movement, visual information processing, visual field, and low vision problems.Therapy suggestions have been expanded and the use of computer software has been incorporated into the therapy. Some Additional Chapter Topics Include: Visual problems associated with learning disorders Visual problems associated with acquired brain injury Management of vision problems for children with special needs Low vision Features of the Third Edition: Updated figures, research, and references Incorporates current American Occupational Therapy Association Practice Framework Glossary of key terms Appendices that include a vision screening report form and low vision supplies and equipment Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists, Third Edition will continue to bring the professions of occupational therapy and optometry together and will guide health care professionals to provide the ultimate in patient care.Trade Review“This is a wonderful resource for occupational therapists who work with patients with vision disorders. It is well written and easy to understand, even for those with no previous experience in this area. It is important for optometrists and occupational therapists to work together and this book provides the necessary tools to accomplish this.” - Brian Marshall, OD, Marshall Family Eye Care, Doody’s Review Service “This book is a thorough and practical resource for occupational therapists interested in this topic. Therapists will find assessment and intervention strategies to use with their clients, in addition to a more comprehensive understanding of the visual system and optometric interventions. I believe the goal of this book has been achieved and closer partnership between occupational therapy and eye care professionals will be achieved by those who read this book, in addition to better treatment strategies and outcomes for our clients.”- Kim Marion, Canadian Journal of Occupational TherapyTable of Contents About the AuthorContributing AuthorsPreface to the Third EditionPreface to the Second EditionPreface to the First Edition Chapter One Background Information Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO Chapter Two Review of Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and Development of the Visual System Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO Chapter Three Three Component Model of Vision, Part One: Visual Integrity Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO Chapter Four Three Component Model of Vision, Part Two: Visual Efficiency Skills Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO Chapter Five Three Component Model of Vision, Part Three: Visual Information Processing Skills Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO Chapter Six Screening for Visual Acuity, Visual Efficiency, and Visual Information Processing Problems Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO Chapter Seven Management of Refractive, Visual Efficiency, and Visual Information Processing Disorders Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAOChapter Eight Visual Problems Associated With Learning Disorders Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO Chapter Nine Visual Problems Associated With Acquired Brain Injury Lynn Fishman Hellerstein, OD, FCOVD, FAAO and Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO Chapter Ten Visual Rehabilitation for Patients With Brain Injury Lynn Fishman Hellerstein, OD, FCOVD, FAAO; Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO; Beth I. Fishman, OTR, COVT; and Stephen G. Whittaker, OTR, PhD, CLVT Chapter Eleven Oculo-Visual Disorders Associated With Developmental and Sensory Disabilities Sarah D. Appel, OD, FAAO and Elise B. Ciner, OD, FAAO Chapter Twelve Management of Vision Problems for Children With Special Needs Elise B. Ciner, OD, FAAO; Sarah D. Appel, OD, FAAO; and Marcy Graboyes, ACSW, LSW Chapter Thirteen Low Vision: Overview and Review of Low Vision Evaluation and Treatment Paul B. Freeman, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Chapter Fourteen Activities of Daily Living and Individuals With Low Vision Maureen A. Duffy, MS, CVRT; Kathleen Mary Huebner, PhD, COMS; and Diane P. Wormsley, PhD Chapter Fifteen Getting Involved in Low Vision Rehabilitation Maxine Scheiman, MEd, OTR/L, CLVT and Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO Chapter Sixteen The Inter-Relationship Model Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD, FAAO and Maxine Scheiman, MEd, OTR/L, CLVT Chapter Seventeen Theory and Guidelines for Visual Task Analysis and Synthesis Kathleen Tsurumi, OTR and Valorie Todd, OTR Glossary of Key TermsAppendix A: ResourcesAppendix B: Vision Screening Report FormAppendix C: Advanced-Degree ProgramsAppendix D: OrganizationsAppendix E: Low Vision Supplies and EquipmentFinancial DisclosuresIndex

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Book SynopsisCataract Surgery from Routine to Complex: A Practical Guide provides eye care professionals guidance on what to do and how to avoid potential complications in all aspects of cataract surgery, just as if the world’s experts were by your side. Drs. Randy Olson, George Jin, Ike Ahmed, Alan Crandall, Robert Cionni, Jason Jones, along with other contributors concisely provide a wealth of information, including a detailed list of key issues and considerations for virtually all the possible contingencies of the procedure. Some Topics and Sections Include: * Examination o Pupil size, ocular dominance, biometry, and more * IOL Choice o Monofocal: aspheric vs. traditional; presbyopia-correcting: mutifocal vs. accommodating; toric, and more * Routine Cataract Surgery o Microincision cataract surgery, OVD selection, current phacoemulsification techniques, and more * Complex Cataract Surgery o Hypermature cataract, small pupil, pseudoexfoliation, nanophthalmos, pediatric cataract, and more * Intra-Operative Complications o Wound burn, posterior capsular rupture, shallow anterior chamber, and more * Patient Assessment o Visual acuity, refraction, visual quality, and more * Postoperative Complications o Endophthalmitis, toxic anterior segment syndrome, IOL dislocation, and more Cataract Surgery from Routine to Complex also includes a companion website that provides more than 2 hours of learning with 38 edited and narrated video presentations, perfectly complementing the procedures discussed inside the text. Cataract Surgery from Routine to Complex is the combination of a practical guide with broad academic underpinnings along with current controversial subjects on cataract surgery, making it ideal for eye care professionals who wish to update their knowledge and translate it into improved surgical techniques and better cataract patient education.Table of Contents DedicationAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsContributing AuthorPrefaceSection I PreoperativeChapter 1 Patient Counseling Randall J. Olson, MD Patient Education Patient Selection ExpectationsChapter 2 Preoperative Examination George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD Pupil Size Ocular Dominance Biometry Keratometry Corneal Topography Optical Coherence Tomography Preoperative Special Testing Chapter 3 Cataract Assessment and Grading Randall J. Olson, MD and George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD Cataract Assessment Cataract GradingChapter 4 Evaluation and Treatment of Lid Margin and Ocular Surface Diseases Randall J. Olson, MD and George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD Dry Eye Syndrome Blepharitis and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Anterior Basement Membrane DystrophyChapter 5 Intraocular Lens Choice Robert J. Cionni, MD and George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD Monofocal: Aspheric Versus Spherical Intraocular Lenses Presbyopia-Correcting Intraocular Lenses: Multifocal and Accommodating Toric Intraocular Lenses Monovision Refractive Intraocular Lens SelectionChapter 6 Intraocular Lens Power Calculation in Primary Cataract Surgery George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD and Jason J. Jones, MD Intraocular Lens Power Calculation Formulas Personalized Constants Intraocular Lens Power for In-the-Bag and In-the-Ciliary Sulcus Placement Intraocular Lens Adjustment From the First Eye Outcome Intraocular Lens Power Calculation in Extreme Short and Long EyesChapter 7 Intraocular Lens Power Calculation After Corneal Refractive Surgery George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD and Jason J. Jones, MD Problems of Intraocular Lens Power Determination Calculation After Myopic Laser Vision Correction Methods of Calculation After Hyperopic Laser Vision Correction Methods of Calculation After Radial Keratotomy Selection of Intraocular Lens Calculation MethodsChapter 8 Intraocular Lens Power Calculation in Special Occasions George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD and Jason J. Jones, MD Piggyback Intraocular Lens Power Intraocular Lens Power for IOL Exchange Intraocular Lens Power in Eyes After Previous Vitrectomy Intraocular Lens Power in Combined Silicone Oil Removal and Cataract Surgery Intraocular Lens Power in Eyes Undergoing Phacovitrectomy Intraocular Lens Power in Eyes After Glaucoma Filtration Surgery Intraocular Lens Power in Pediatric Cataract SurgerySection II IntraoperativeChapter 9 Intraoperative Routine Issues Anesthesia Alan S. Crandall, MD Microincisional Cataract Surgery George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD and Randall J. Olson, MD Viscosurgical Device Selection Randall J. Olson, MD and George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD Capsulorrhexis Jason J. Jones, MD Hydromaneuvers Jason J. Jones, MD Current Phacoemulsification Techniques Jason J. Jones, MDChapter 10 Managing Pre-Existing Astigmatism Randall J. Olson, MD and George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD Incisional Effect Limbal Relaxing Incisions Toric Intraocular LensesChapter 11 Cataract Surgery in Special Cases Hypermature Cataract Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC and Randall J. Olson, MD Small Pupil Robert J. Cionni, MD Zonular Compromise Robert J. Cionni, MD Pseudoexfoliation Jason J. Jones, MD and Alan S. Crandall, MD Posterior Polar Cataract Jason J. Jones, MD and George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD Pediatric Cataract Robert O. Hoffman, MD and Alan S. Crandall, MD Uveitic Cataract Randall J. Olson, MD Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery Alan S. Crandall, MD and Randall J. Olson, MD Cataract in High Myopia Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC; Jason J. Jones, MD; and George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD Nanophthalmos Jason J. Jones, MD and George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD Cataract Surgery After Posterior Vitrectomy Robert J. Cionni, MD Diabetes Mellitus Randall J. Olson, MD Cataract Surgery in the Face of Marginal Corneal Endothelium Randall J. Olson, MDChapter 12 Intraoperative Complications Wound Burn Randall J. Olson, MD Posterior Capsular Rupture Jason J. Jones, MD and George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD Shallow Anterior Chamber George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD; Randall J. Olson, MD; and Jason J. Jones, MDSection III PostoperativeChapter 13 Pharmaceutical Interventions George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD and Randall J. Olson, MD Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Fourth-Generation Fluoroquinolones New Corticosteroids Chapter 14 Postoperative Patient Assessment George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD and Jason J. Jones, MD Visual Acuity Refraction Visual Quality Unhappy PatientsChapter 15 Postoperative Complications Endophthalmitis George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome Randall J. Olson, MD Cystoid Macular Edema George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD Posterior Capsular Opacification and YAG Capsulotomy Randall J. Olson, MD Intraocular Lens Tilt and Decentration Jason J. Jones, MD and Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC Intraocular Lens Dislocation Alan S. Crandall, MD and George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD Retained Lens Fragments Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC and George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD Anterior Capsular Contraction Syndrome Jason J. Jones, MD Capsular Block Syndrome Jason J. Jones, MD Retinal Detachment Randall J. Olson, MD Intraocular Lens Opacification George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD Uveitis, Glaucoma, Hyphema Syndrome Randall J. Olson, MDChapter 16 Postoperative Enhancement Corneal-Based Procedures George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD and Randall J. Olson, MD Lens-Based Procedures Jason J. Jones, MD; George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD; and Alan S. Crandall, MDChapter 17 Cataract Surgery After Previous Refractive Surgery Cataract Surgery After Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD and Alan S. Crandall, MD Cataract Surgery After Surface Ablation Randall J. Olson, MD and George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD Cataract Surgery After Radial Keratotomy George J. C. Jin, MD, PhD and Randall J. Olson, MDChapter 18 Future of Cataract Surgery Randall J. Olson, MDFinancial DisclosuresIndex

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the latest information on using echography to diagnose lesions and diseases of the eye and orbit. This edition is fully updated, with a new chapter on orbital disease and coverage of the 20-MHz probe for posterior segment imaging. It provides a comprehensive review of the basic screening procedures, descriptions of the indications for ultrasound, and guidance on how to reach an accurate diagnosis of both common and rare clinical problems in all areas of the eye. Features: Techniques for diagnosing diseases of the retina, choroid, vitreous, anterior segment, optic nerve, extraocular muscles, and more More than 550 high-quality images, including an expanded collection of anterior segment images, that aid the comprehension of pathology and disease processes Three-dimensional schematics demonstrating sound beam and probe positions on the eye Extensive lists of references for pursuing topics in depth Ophthalmic Ultrasound: A Diagnostic Atlas will provide an invaluable reference for ophthalmologists, ultrasonographers, and radiologists.Table of Contents1 Basic Screening Techniques and Indications for Ultrasound 2 Anterior Segment Evaluation 3 The Vitreous 4 The Retina 5 The Choroid 6 Trauma 7 Intraocular Tumors 8 The Optic Nerve 9 Extraocular Muscles 10 Evaluation of the Orbit 11 Additional Ocular Conditions and Biometry

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Book SynopsisDegeneration of the macula is the leading cause of legal blindness in people over fifty-five. The macula is an integral piece of the retina; we use it for our most acute and detailed vision -- reading, driving, watching television, precise work, and recognising faces. However, this weakening of central vision does not necessarily affect colour and peripheral vision. Macular degeneration generally takes place over a gradual period and at different rates in each eye. Its causes are still unclear, but we do know of two types. ''Dry'' degeneration occurs when the macular tissues of the retina thin and disturb pigmentation, and ''wet'' includes bleeding and scar tissue. Though macular degeneration is usually age-related, there are forms that affect younger individuals, but the reasons behind those cases are not yet known. This new book provides a review of this debilitating condition and the state of current medical research on macular degeneration. Following the overview are carefully selected abstracts of the relevant literature with easy access via title, subject, and author indexes.

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Book SynopsisDegeneration of the macula is the leading cause of legal blindness in people over fifty-five. The macula is used for most acute and detailed vision -- reading, driving, watching television, precise work, and recognising faces. However, this weakening of central vision does not necessarily affect colour and peripheral vision. Macular degeneration generally takes place over a gradual period and at different rates in each eye. Its causes are still unclear, but there exist two main types. ''Dry'' degeneration occurs when the macular tissues of the retina thin and disturb pigmentation, and ''wet'' includes bleeding and scar tissue. Though macular degeneration is usually age-related, there are forms that affect younger individuals, but the reasons behind those cases are not yet known. This new book provides state-of-the-art research results on this debilitating condition.

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Book SynopsisGlaucoma is a group of disorders characterised by an abnormally high intraocular pressure (IOP), which can damage the optic nerve and lead to blindness. Glaucoma occurs in several forms: chronic open-angle (primary), acute angle-closure, congenital (inherited as an autosomal recessive trait), and secondary to other causes. Chronic open-ended glaucoma constitutes about 90% of the instances of glaucoma and is frequently familial in nature. Congenital glaucoma can be triggered by varicella, mumps, parvovirus, HIV and herpes among others. Secondary glaucoma can result from trauma and drugs such as steroids. This new book includes within its scope the prevention, pathogenesis, etiology, diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. International research efforts are reported.

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Book SynopsisThe consequences of ageing populations combined with the strain to the human eye caused by computers and widespread poor nutritional practices has resulted in an upsurge of research dealing with vision. This new book presents leading-edge research in this field.

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Book SynopsisNutrition is becoming an explosive area of research. The author, Professor Emeritus, has studied this important subject and its relation to the eye for over 40 years. Ocular tissue consists of neural cells, epithelial and endothelial cells, muscle cells, connective tissues, secretory gland cells, skin, mucous cells, etc. Thus studies of the nutritional aspect of ocular tissues may provide clues to the significance of the nutrients common to all organs. Since morphological studies of nutrients are scarce, this volume may contribute to the understanding of nutrients in all organs. This book covers the conjunctiva, cornea, retina, optic nerve, and sometimes rectus muscles related to nutrition and will serve as a key reference in the field.

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Book SynopsisThe consequences of ageing populations combined with the strain to the human eye caused by computers and widespread poor nutritional practices has resulted in an upsurge of research dealing with vision. The book presents leading-edge research in this field.

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Book SynopsisCancer of the eye is uncommon. It can affect the outer parts of the eye, such as the eyelid, which are made up of muscles, skin and nerves. If the cancer starts inside the eyeball it''s called intraocular cancer. The most common intraocular cancers in adults are melanoma and lymphoma. The most common eye cancer in children is retinoblastoma, which starts in the cells of the retina. Cancer can also spread to the eye from other parts of the body. Treatment for eye cancer varies by the type and by how advanced it is. It may include surgery, radiation therapy, freezing or heat therapy, or laser therapy. This new book presents research from around the world.

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Book SynopsisMacular degeneration is diagnosed as either dry (non-neovascular) or wet (neovascular). Neovascular refers to growth of new blood vessels in an area, such as the macula, where they are not supposed to be. The dry form is more common than the wet, with about 85%-90% patients diagnosed. The wet form of the disease usually leads to more serious vision loss. Different forms of macular degeneration may occur in younger patients. These non-age related cases may be linked to heredity, diabetes, nutritional deficits, head injury, infection, or other factors. This book presents the latest research from around the world.

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Book SynopsisOptic nerve diseases is the second commonest cause of blindness world-wide. The diagnosis and clinical management of these conditions depends critically on accurate, reliable and sensitive methods of assessing damage to the optic nerve fibres. The techniques currently available include functional tests (such as visual perimetry, electro-diagnostic tests or evaluation of the pupillary light reflex (PLR)), and anatomical methods of assessing the optic disc or nerve fibre layer within the eye (such as optical coherence tomography or scanning laser polarimetry). This book presents new research on this field.

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Book SynopsisThe best-selling exam preparation manual for more than 15 years has been extensively updated into a third edition. With revisions and additional material that match the new JCAHPO® criteria for Certified Ophthalmic Assistants (COA®), this study resource will remain the top choice for those studying for certification. With nearly 1,400 questions, the third edition of Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam Review Manual contains more questions with explanatory answers than any other study aid. Additionally, all 19 exam criteria headings are covered inside, including history taking, visual assessment, medical ethics, pharmacology, ophthalmic imaging, surgery, and more. It features: study tips, hints, and test-taking strategies; explanatory answers for every question; updates to reflect new JCAHPO COA exam criteria. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam Review Manual, Third Edition by will be the most talked-about resource for those studying for the COA® exam, students in ophthalmic and optometric assisting programs, and those who wish to review before taking the COT® exam.

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Book SynopsisCataract Surgery Complications offers the latest techniques in prevention and management of all intra and postoperative complications faced by today’s surgeons performing cataract surgery. Dr. Lucio Buratto; Dr. Stephen Brint; and Dr. Mario R. Romano are joined by 11 expert contributors who provide step-by-step approach to facilitate how to comfortably manage complications, including instrumentation and technique. Cataract Surgery Complications covers a wide variety of topics including hydrodissection maneouvres, posterior capsule rupture; endophthalmitis; corneal incisions, and phacoemulsification. Supplemented by more than 200 colour illustrations, diagrams, and references, all surgeons, from beginner to expert will want this unique resource by their side.Table of ContentsDedication AcknowledgmentsAbout the EditorsContributing Authors IntroductionSection IChapter 1 Anesthesia by InjectionLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen F. Brint, MD, FACS; and Mario R. Romano, MD, PhD Chapter 2 The Corneal IncisionLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen F. Brint, MD, FACS; and Mario R. Romano, MD, PhD Chapter 3 CapsulorrhexisLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen F. Brint, MD, FACS; and Mario R. Romano, MD, PhD Chapter 4 Hydroseparation Maneuvers Lucio Buratto, MD; Stephen F. Brint, MD, FACS; and Mario R. Romano, MD, PhD Chapter 5 Complications of PhacoemulsificationLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen F. Brint, MD, FACS; and Mario R. Romano, MD, PhD Chapter 6 Complications With Intraocular Lens ImplantationLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen F. Brint, MD, FACS; and Mario R. Romano, MD, PhD Chapter 7 Complications Arising From Equipment and TubingLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen F. Brint, MD, FACS; and Mario R. Romano, MD, PhD Chapter 8 Posterior Capsule RuptureLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen F. Brint, MD, FACS; and Mario R. Romano, MD, PhD Chapter 9 Anterior VitrectomyLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen F. Brint, MD, FACS; and Mario R. Romano, MD, PhD Chapter 10 Posterior VitrectomyLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen F. Brint, MD, FACS; and Mario R. Romano, MD, PhD Chapter 11 Endophthalmitis Following Cataract Surgery Lucio Buratto, MD; Stephen F. Brint, MD, FACS; and Mario R. Romano, MD, PhD Chapter 12 Cystoid Macular Edema Following Cataract SurgeryLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen F. Brint, MD, FACS; and Mario R. Romano, MD, PhD Chapter 13 Complications in Cataract Surgery With Femtosecond LaserLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen F. Brint, MD, FACS; and Mario R. Romano, MD, PhD Section IIChapter 14 Complications of Capsulorrhexis Michael E. Snyder, MD and Mauricio A. Perez, MD Chapter 15 Complications of PhacoemulsificationOzana Moraru, MD Chapter 16 Complications: Phaco Device RelatedRoger F. Steinert, MD Chapter 17 Intraocular Lens as a Scaffold to Prevent Dropped NucleiAthiya Agarwal, MD, DO Chapter 18 Complications of Intraocular Lens ImplantationŠárka Pitrová, MD and Eva Vlková, MD Chapter 19 Posterior Capsule Rupture Šárka Pitrová, MD and Eva Vlková, MD Chapter 20 Cystoid Macular Edema Following Cataract SurgeryNikica Gabric, MD, PhD and Iva Dekaris, MD, PhD Chapter 21 Preventing Postoperative Posterior Capsular Opacification With the Endocapsular RingTsutomu Hara, MD Chapter 22 Clinical Management of Suspected Postsurgical Acute and Chronic Endophthalmitis: How to Proceed as an Initial Approach to Diagnosis and TreatmentJorge L. Alió, MD, PhD and Felipe Soria, MD Financial DisclosuresIndex

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Book SynopsisRetinal disease in general, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) specifically, is of major interest worldwide due to the increasing aging population and the revolution in management of wet AMD over the past several years. Age-Related Macular Degeneration presents an up-to-date, clinically relevant monograph on the current diagnosis and management of AMD.Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Drs. Jay S. Duker and Andre J. Witkin serves as a reference for ophthalmologists treating AMD in the clinic as well as other eye care professionals who see and counsel patients with AMD. Chapters will focus on the pathogenesis and risk factors for AMD, the diagnosis of AMD, treatment options, and promising investigative interventions. To help readers gain familiarity recognizing AMD, the book contains multiple images in different formats: high quality color fundus photographs, black-and-white angiograms, black-and-white autofluorence images, and both color and black-and-white OCT images.Relevant to current management of AMD, Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Current Management concentrates on “clinical utility” rather than emphasizing published studies, filling the current void in the market for the general ophthalmology and optometry audience. Comprehensive ophthalmologists, optometrists and retinal specialists will appreciate the book’s practical approach to AMD.Trade Review“This is an excellent, easily digestible book for eye care professionals at all levels. It effectively provides a thorough and comprehensive foundation for the understanding of age-related macular degeneration." - Hercules D. Logothetis, BS, MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Doody’s Review ServiceTable of ContentsDedication About the Editors Contributing Authors Preface Chapter 1 Epidemiology, Genetics, and Modifiable Risk Factors Anita Agarwal, MD Chapter 2 Pathology of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Nora M.V. Laver, MD Chapter 3 Clinical Diagnosis, Classification, and Patient Counseling Sana Nadeem, MBBS and Nadia K. Waheed, MD, MPH Chapter 4 Ancillary Testing in Age-Related Macular Degeneration Section 1: Fundus Photography and Autofluorescence S.K. Steven Houston III, MD and Sunir J. Garg, MD, FACS Section 2: Optical Coherence Tomography Andre J. Witkin, MD Section 3: Fluorescein Angiography and Indocyanine Green AngiographyMichael D. Tibbetts, MD and Elias Reichel, MD Chapter 5 Mimickers of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Kapil G. Kapoor, MD and Sophie J. Bakri, MD Chapter 6 Intravitreal Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Therapy Mariana R. Thorell, MD and Philip J. Rosenfeld, MD, PhD Chapter 7 Thermal Laser and Photodynamic Therapy Llewelyn J. Rao, MD and Lawrence J. Singerman, MD, FACS Chapter 8 Treatment Failures: Nonresponders, Tolerance, and Tachyphylaxis Christopher J. Brady, MD and Chirag P. Shah, MD, MPH Chapter 9 Surgery for Age-Related Macular DegenerationChristopher J. Brady, MD and Carl D. Regillo, MD Chapter 10 Future Therapies Roger A. Goldberg, MD, MBA and Jeffrey S. Heier, MD Appendix Financial Disclosures Index

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Book SynopsisA state-of-the-art OCT resource Written by the leading authorities in the field, is a core clinical reference on this important new technology used to examine the structure of the eye. It provides residents and practicing ophthalmologists with essential information on how to use optical coherence tomography in various clinical scenarios and guidance on patient management. Chapters include coverage of recent innovative diagnostic applications as well as OCT-guided surgical procedures, including IOL position, DMEK, PDEK, GLUED IOL, and sub-tenon injection. Key Features: Edited by Amar Agarwal, a pioneer in OCT research, with chapters written by world-renowned experts in the use of OCT, including Jay Duker, Roger Steinert, and Carol Shields Covers both anterior and posterior applications of OCT and recent modifications in OCT systems Online access to videos demonstrating OCT-guided surgical procedure This book is an indispensable clinical guide for residents and fellows in ophthalmology as well as an excellent desk reference for practicing ophthalmologists. It will be a treasured and clinically useful volume in their medical libraries throughout their careers.Table of ContentsPart 1. Basics 1 History, Principles, and Instrumentation of Optical Coherence Tomography 2 Time-Domain and Fourier-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography 3 Ultrahigh-Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography for Imaging of Ocular Surface Tumors 4 Phase-Variance Optical Coherence Tomography 5 Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Part 2. Anterior-Segment Optical Coherence Tomography 6 Visante Anterior-Segment Optical Coherence Tomography in the Evaluation of Patients for Refractive Surgery 7 Anterior-Segment Exploration with Optical Coherence Tomography 8 Corneal Inflammation and Optical Coherence Tomography 9 Optical Coherence Tomography in Corneal Ectasia 10 Spectral-Domain Anterior-Segment Optical Coherence Tomography in Refractive Surgery 11 Descemet Membrane Detachment: Classification and Management 12 Optical Coherence Therapy in Endothelial Keratoplasty 13 Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography Evaluation of Pre-Descemet Endothelial Keratoplasty Graft Part 3. Cataract Surgery 14 Optical Coherence Tomography Analysis in Cataract Surgery 15 Optical Coherence Tomography Analysis of Wound Architecture in Sub-1-mm Cataract Surgery (700-µm Cataract Surgery) 16 Intraocular Len Tilt 17 Glued Intraocular Lens Position: An Optical Coherence Tomography Assessment 18 Use of Optical Coherence Tomography in Femtosecond Laser Lens and Cornea Surgery Part 4. Optical Coherence Tomography in Retinal Diseases 19 Optical Coherence Tomography Diagnosis of Retinal Diseases 20 Vitreomacular Traction and Optical Coherence Tomography Classification 21 Optical Coherence Tomography Diagnosis of Macular Pathologies 22 Optical Coherence Tomography and Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Therapy Part 5. Miscellaneous 23 Optical Coherence Tomography for Imaging Anterior-Chamber Inflammatory Reaction in Uveitis 24 Optical Coherence Tomography for Imaging the Subtenon Space, Sclera, and Choroid 25 Optical Coherence Tomography and Glaucoma 26 Optical Coherence Tomography in Intraocular Tumors 27 Optical Coherence Tomography–Assisted Anterior-Segment Surgery 28 Optical Coherence Tomography in Neurophthalmology

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Book SynopsisClinical Pearls on Intraocular Lens Surgery from Renowned Masters Randleman and Ahmed Ophthalmologic surgery has seen ever-evolving advancements in treatment methodologies. An expanding choice of intraocular lenses and implantation approaches has contributed to improved quality of life in people with vision impairments. Although cataract surgery has a very high success rate, unexpected complications can occur. Being prepared for challenges is integral to achieving positive outcomes. Throughout three major sections and 28 chapters, top experts share many years of combined wisdom, firsthand tips, and extensive skills acquired from utilizing and refining IOL techniques. The comprehensive, richly illustrated text and accompanying surgical videos provide invaluable training on how to handle even the most complex cases, including strategies for overcoming obstacles such as compromised capsular support. Highlights: Overview of design, materials, and technical specs for all available IOLs Analysis of next-generation IOLs Step-by-step procedural guidance on the latest surgical approaches More than 50 online videos provide real-time learning from the operating room Clinical insights on residual astigmatism, dysphotopsias, opacifications, ruptured posterior capsules, uveitis glaucoma hyphema (UGH) syndrome, and iris defects This book is a remarkable hands-on learning tool for anterior segment, cornea, refractive surgery, and glaucoma training and a must-have resource for every ophthalmologic resident, fellow, and practicing clinician.Table of ContentsPart I IOL Styles, Materials, and History 1. A Brief History of the Intraocular Lens 2. Intraocular Lens Designs and Materials 3. Advanced-Technology Intraocular Lenses Part II Optimizing IOL Selection 4. IOL Power Calculation: Principles and Concepts 5. Corneal Topographic Analysis for Intraocular Lens Implantation 6. Toric IOL Calculations 7. IOL Calculations after Refractive Surgery 8. Optimizing IOL Selection after Corneal Refractive Surgery 9. Presbyopia-Correcting IOLs: Patient Selection and Satisfaction Part III Managing IOL Complications 10. IOL Refractive Surprises 11. Managing Residual Astigmatism after Toric IOLs 12. Managing Patient Dissatisfaction with Presbyopia-Correcting and Multifocal Intraocular Lenses 13. IOL Opacification: Glistenings and Other Opacifications 14. IOL Dysphotopsias 15. Uveitis-Glaucoma-Hyphema (UGH) Syndrome Part IV IOL Decentrations: Repositioning and Exchanges 16. IOL Repositioning 17. IOL Exchange Part V Primary IOL Implantation with Compromised Capsules Subsection A: Broken Capsule, Intact Zonules 18. Sulcus IOL Placement 19. Optic Capture Subsection B: Compromised Zonules and/or Lack of Capsular Support 20. Capsule Tension Rings in Intraocular Lens Surgery 21. IOL—Iris Enclavation 22. Iris Suture Fixation Techniques 23. Scleral Suture Fixation 24. Intrascleral Haptic Fixation of PCIOL (Glued IOL) Subsection C: Managing Iris Abnormalities Combined with IOL Fixation 25. Pupilloplasty and Suturing Iris Defects 26. Prosthetic Iris Device Implantation Part VI Future Hot Topics 27. New-Technology Intraocular Lenses: The Next Generation 28. Future Hot Topics in IOL Surgery

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Book SynopsisRenowned master surgeons share best practices for effectively performing cataract surgery and avoiding complications Phacoemulsification, the gold standard for cataract extraction, is highly successful. However, the procedure is not without risks and complications. Poor visual outcome, retinal detachment, infection, diplopia, and cornea and iris problems may pose considerable challenges. Additional potential problems arise from implanting the intraocular lens (IOL). Edited by a renowned master surgeon and educator in the field, and authored by a remarkable cast of cataract experts, this is the definitive text on managing cataract surgery, with practical guidance on recognizing and managing complications, should they arise. Experts demonstrate the right way to perform phacoemulsification and diverse surgical and intraocular lens implantation procedures in order to reduce risk and improve patient outcome. This second edition is greatly expanded in size and scope to accommodate the latest state-of-the-art methodologies and refinements in surgical strategies. Since the first edition was published, new techniques for refractive cataract surgery, vitrectomy, IOL exchange, and management of IOL implantation without capsular bag support have been improved. Additionally, new technologies have been introduced such as optical coherence tomography, FLACS (femtosecond laser surgery), and implantation of toric and multifocal refractive IOLs, as well as methods to improve IOL power calculation and decision making. Highlights A stellar group of national and internationally renowned eye surgeons provide invaluable clinical pearls gleaned from years of refining procedures Surgical videos further elucidate the most optimal surgical strategies More than 600 superb illustrations Management of challenges including small pupils, IFIS, zonular weakness, inadequate capsular support, vitrectomy, corneal burns, high astigmatism, dysphotopsias, and endophthalmitis This invaluable reference will help ophthalmologists refine their expertise, resulting in fewer risks and more efficacious outcomes. It is a must-have resource for ophthalmology residents and proficient surgeons alike. Table of ContentsSection I Anesthesia 1 Complications of Ophthalmic Anesthesia 2 Systemic Complications of Ophthalmic Anesthesia Section II Wound Construction and Complications 3 Wound Construction and Complications Section III Management of the Small Pupil 4 Small Pupil Recognition and Management 5 Malyugin Ring Section IV Management of Capsulorhexis and Complications 6 Anterior and Posterior Capsulorhexis Section V Management of the Hydrosteps and Complications 7 Complications of the Hydrosteps: How to Recognize and Avoid Them Section VI Phacoemulsification Techniques and Complications 8 Divide-and-Conquer Technique and Complications 9 Stop-and-Chop Phacoemulsification 10 Vacuum Hemi-Flip Phacoemulsification 11 Phaco-Chop Procedure: Management and Complications 12 Phaco Prechop Procedure Section VII Soft and Mature Cataract Management and Complications 13 Management of the Soft Nucleus 14 Cortically Mature Lens: White Cataract 15 Dense Brunescent Cataract 16 Posterior Polar Cataract 17 Femtosecond Laser–Assisted Cataract Surgery 18 Conversion to Extracapsular Cataract Extraction Section VIII Vitrectomy 19 Torn Posterior Capsule and Anterior Vitrectomy 20 Pars Plana Anterior Vitrectomy 21 Postvitrectomy Considerations in Phacoemulsification 22 Posterior-Segment Complications Section IX Difficult Circumstances 23 Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome 24 Positive Pressure 25 Strategies for Weak Zonules 26 Capsular Tension Devices Section X Intraocular Lens Implantation in the Absence of Adequate Capsular Support 27 Scleral and Iris Sutured Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lenses and Intraocular Knot-Tying Techniques 28 Corneoscleral Pocket (Hoffman Pocket) 29 Intraocular Lens Fixation in the Absence of Support: The Glued Intraocular Lens 30 The Cow-Hitch Suture Technique 31 Intraocular Lens Exchange with an Open Posterior Capsule Section XI Iris Reconstruction 32 Iris Defects and Complications Section XII Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices 33 Using Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices to Manage Problems in Cataract Surgery Section XIII Corneal Complications 34 Corneal Problems Associated with Phacoemulsification 35 Management of Problems with Descemet's Membrane 36 Ultrasound-Induced Thermal Incision Contracture Section XIV Machine Management in Complicated Cases 37 Understanding the Phaco Machine Section XV Intraocular Lenses and Complications 38 Aspheric Intraocular Lenses 39 Intraocular Lens Implantation 40 Angle-Supported Intraocular Lenses 41 Understanding and Managing the Dysphotopsias 42 Pathology of Complicated Phacoemulsification Section XVI Premium Intraocular Lenses and Their Management 43 Management of Astigmatism with Peripheral Corneal Relaxing Incisions and Toric Intraocular Lenses 44 Avoiding Unexpected Outcomes with Toric Intraocular Lenses 45 Crystalens/Trulign Intraocular Lenses 46 Diffractive Multifocal Intraocular Lenses Section XVII Combined Phacoemulsification and Glaucoma Surgery 47 Combined Phacoemulsification and Glaucoma Procedures 48 Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery Section XVIII Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome and Endophthalmitis 49 Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome 50 Endophthalmitis Section XIX Prevention Pearls and Damage Control 51 Residual Astigmatism with Toric Intraocular Lenses 52 General Treatment Guidelines 53 The Challenges with Phacoemulsification 54 Microincision Phaco Surgery 55 Divide-and-Conquer Technique

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Book SynopsisThe management of major vitreoretinal diseases has changed dramatically since publication of the first edition in 1999. The field continues to evolve rapidly and is becoming an increasingly complex, multifaceted practice of medicine and surgery. As such, retinal specialists are faced with increasingly sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic modalities to learn and master. Contributors to this completely updated reference are renowned experts in retinal disease and vitreous disorders. Divided into four essential sections, the book starts with a basic overview of posterior segment anatomy and physiology. The second section reviews the spectrum of diagnostic tools used in the field from relatively low technology such as the indirect ophthalmoscope to the latest, state-of-the-art optical coherence tomography test. The third and most comprehensive section covers disease states, subdivided into eight categories: retinovascular conditions, macular diseases, inherited vitreoretinal conditions, inflammatory conditions, intraocular tumors, vitreous and retinal detachments, trauma and toxicity, and fundus conditions. The text concludes with specific vitreoretinal procedures. Key Features New technologies including spectral domain optical coherence tomography (OCT), intravitreal injections, and microincisional vitrectomy The utilization of multifocal electroretinography, scanning laser ophthalmoscopy, and fundus autofluorescence Advances in treatment of macular edema and age-related macular degeneration with anti-VEGF therapy Summaries of the latest and most important clinical trials Richly illustrated with more than 700 color state-of-the art retinal images and surgical procedure drawings Clinical pearls, controversies, and special considerations highlighted in color boxes in every chapter This up-to-date, clinically-oriented resource will greatly benefit ophthalmology residents and ophthalmologists with comprehensive practices.Table of ContentsI Anatomy and Physiology 1 Anatomy of the Vitreous, Retina, and Choroid 2 Retinal and Retinal Pigment Epithelial Physiology II Diagnostic Techniques 3 Examination of the Fundus 4 Fundus Angiography 5 Optical Coherence Tomography 6 Ultrasonography 7 Electrophysiology and Miscellaneous Noninvasive Tests III Diseases of the Vitreous, Retina, and Choroid 8 Arterial Occlusive Disease 9 Retinal Venous Occlusive Disease 10 Diabetic Retinopathy 11 Cystoid Macular Edema 12 Retinopathy of Prematurity 13 Miscellaneous Retinal Vascular Conditions 14 Age-Related Macular Degeneration 15 Miscellaneous Macular Degenerations 16 Central Serous Chorioretinopathy 17 Macular Holes 18 Epiretinal Membrane and Vitreomacular Traction 19 Macular Dystrophies 20 Hereditary Retinal Degenerations 21 Sickle Retinopathy 22 Retinal Manifestations of Metabolic Disease 23 Hyaloideoretinopathies 24 Infectious Chorioretinal Inflammatory Conditions 25 Noninfectious Chorioretinal Inflammatory Conditions 26 Choroidal Nevus and Melanoma 27 Retinoblastoma 28 Other Retinal, Retinal Pigment Epithelial, and Choroidal Tumors 29 Retinal Tears and Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachments 30 Exudative and Tractional Retinal Detachments 31 Degenerative Retinoschisis 32 Blunt and Penetrating Ocular Injuries 33 Posterior Segment Manifestations of Systemic Trauma 34 Drugs and Light Ocular Toxicity 35 Posterior Segment Complications of Anterior Segment Surgery 36 Congenital Fundus Abnormalities IV Vitreoretinal Procedures 37 Intravitreal Injections 38 Posterior Segment Drug Delivery 39 Laser for Vitreoretinal Diseases 40 Vitreous Surgery

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Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive, up-to-date textbook on Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery Glaucoma affects millions of people worldwide and is the second leading cause of blindness. Major advances in innovative surgical techniques, collectively termed minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), have revolutionized the field. These groundbreaking ophthalmic surgery approaches are effective, are not bleb-dependent, and they result in fewer complications. Authored by a Who's Who of prominent experts in the MIGS movement, this book represents the most comprehensive book written to date on the subject. Leading glaucoma surgeons offer unique perspectives and experience gleaned from developing and mastering these state-of-the-art techniques. The first four sections discuss fundamental concepts of eye anatomy and structure, outflow implications, and aqueous production. The remaining sections cover the latest cutting-edge procedures elucidated through text descriptions and case studies, with the final two chapters offering insights into how to best incorporate MIGS into your practice and possibilities for combining MIGS procedures to expand the treatment algorithm for patients with more moderate to advanced disease. Meticulous, step-by-step drawings, photos, and surgical videos further delineate advanced MIGS techniques. Select State-of-the-Art Procedures Trabecular Outflow Trabectome Gonioscopic Assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy (GATT) Ab Interno 360 Degree Goniotomy (TRAB360) iStent Hydrus Eximer Laser Trabeculoplasty Uveoscleral Outflow Canaloplasty SOLX Gold Shunt CyPass iStent Supra Aqueous Humor Reduction Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation Transconjunctival Filtration Aquesys XEN Gel Stent InnFocus Microshunt This remarkable resource will enable ophthalmologists to incorporate cutting-edge MIGS into practice. It is a must have for any clinician who endeavors to advance the treatment of glaucoma.Table of Contents1 New Options in the Treatment of Glaucoma Section I Eye Anatomy and Physiology 1A Trabecular Outflow 2 Structure and Mechanisms of Trabecular Outflow 3 How Does Trabecular Bypass Affect the Relationship Between Schlemm's Canal Pressure and Episcleral Venous Pressure? 4 What Role Do Collector Channels Play in Determining Outcomes of Trabecular Bypass Surgery? 5 Segmental Aqueous Outflow and Trabecular Bypass 6 Pulsatile Aqueous Outflow Observations to Guide Glaucoma Surgery 7 The Effect of Ultrasound on Aqueous Dynamics 8 Sonic Effect on Aqueous Outflow IB Uveoscleral Outflow 9 Structure and Mechanisms of Uveoscleral Outflow 10 What Is the Suprachoroidal Space and Can It Scar? 11 Suprachoroidal Drainage—Centenarian Progress: An Inventor's Perspective 12 Do Prostaglandins Make Uveoscleral Outflow More Pressure Dependent? IC Aqueous Production 13 Structure and Mechanisms of Aqueous Production 14 How Does Cyclodestruction Affect Diurnal Intraocular Pressure Variation? 15 How Does Cyclodestruction Affect the Blood–Aqueous Barrier? 16 What Roles Do Posterior Ciliary Processes and Pars Plana Play in Aqueous Formation? ID Subconjunctival Filtration 17 Structure and Mechanisms of Subconjunctival Outflow 18 Does Subconjunctival Filtration Affect Intraocular Pressure Fluctuation? 19 Benzalkonium Chloride and Outflow Resistance 20 The Fibroblast and Glaucoma Surgery 21 Imminent Replacements for Trabeculectomy Section II Clinical Procedures IIA Trabecular Outflow Procedures 22 Phacoemulsification Cataract Extraction 23 Trabeculotomy by Internal Approach: Trabectome 24 Trabeculotomy by Internal Approach: Dual Blade 25 Gonioscopy-Assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy 26 Episcleral Venous Fluid Wave: A Snapshot of Patency of the Trabecular Outflow Pathway 27 360-Degree Ab Interno Trabeculotomy 28 Trabecular Bypass: iStent 29 Premium Intraocular Lenses in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery 30 Trabecular Bypass: Hydrus 31 Excimer Laser Trabeculostomy IIB Uveoscleral Outflow Procedures 32 Canaloplasty 33 Ab Interno Viscodilation of Schlemm's Canal: VISCO 360 and ABiC 34 Suprachoroidal Shunt: SOLX Gold Shunt 35 Ab Interno Suprachoroidal Shunts: CyPass and iStent Supra IIC Aqueous Humor Reduction Procedure 36 Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation IID Transconjunctival Filtration Procedures 37 Translimbal Collagen Implant: AqueSys XEN Gel Stent 38 Translimbal SIBS Shunt: InnFocus MicroShunt 39 Combining Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery Procedures 40 Incorporating Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery Procedures Into One's Practice

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Book SynopsisThe femtosecond laser has emerged as a groundbreaking game-changer in ophthalmic surgery. It was first introduced for corneal refractive surgery in flap creation during LASIK, and subsequently for cataract surgery in 2008. The femtosecond laser cuts deeply on a single plane without collateral damage. Its high precision and safety result in excellent outcomes in the hands of experienced eye surgeons, benefiting virtually everyone. Femtosecond Laser Surgery in Ophthalmology fills an unmet need for a comprehensive, up-to-date resource on growing applications of this state-of-the-art technology. H Burkhard Dick is a world-renowned pioneer who has performed more than 6,000 laser cataract operations. Readers will benefit from his keen insights along with the collective expertise of co-authors Tim Schultz, Ronald D. Gerste, and a cadre of top-notch contributors. Twenty-nine chapters encompass basic physics, refractive and therapeutic cornea treatment, various aspects of laser cataract surgery, and patient selection. Key Features Clinical pearls, outcomes, and complications management in femtosecond laser-assisted in situkeratomileusis surgery Discussion of crucial steps including capsulotomy, lens fragmentation, and corneal incisions The use of the femtosecond laser for presbyopia, pediatric cataract surgery, and ocular comorbidities Extensive videos posted in the Thieme MediaCenter further elucidate techniques More than 300 high quality illustrations and photos add a rich visual dimension This practical book provides in-depth knowledge on the applications of femtosecond laser surgery, enabling cataract and refractive surgeons to incorporate these techniques into daily practice. Ophthalmologists and ophthalmology fellows and residents will discover an invaluable resource for specialized training.Table of Contents1 Basics of Femtosecond Technology 2 The Advent of Femtosecond Laser in Medicine and Ophthalmology 3 Femtosecond Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) 4 All-in-One Femtosecond Refractive Laser Surgery 5 Pearls in Femtosecond Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis LASIK Surgery 6 Femtosecond Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis: Clinical Outcomes 7 Femtosecond Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis: Complications and Management 8 The Future of Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis: Femtosecond Laser versus Other Technologies 9 Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Keratoplasty: Lamellar Anterior and Posterior 10 Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Keratoplasty: Penetrating with Different Cut Profiles 11 Correction of Astigmatism with a Femtosecond Laser 12 Why Femtosecond Laser for Intracorneal Rings? 13 New Innovative Applications of Femtosecond Laser Technology 14 Laser's Place in CXL: Excimer Laser and Refractive Surgery Combined with Corneal Cross-Linking, Femto-LASIK Combined with CXL 15 The Femtosecond Laser in the Surgical Treatment of Presbyopia in the Cornea: Options and Limitations 16 The Femtosecond Laser in the Surgical Treatment of Presbyopia in the Lens: Options and Limitations 17 The Basics of Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery 18 Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery: Setting and Infrastructure 19 Crucial Steps I: Capsulotomy 20 Crucial Steps II: Lens Fragmentation 21 Crucial Steps III: Corneal Incision, Main and Side 22 Posterior Capsulotomy, Bag-in-the-Lens and Evolving Techniques 23 Pediatric Cataract Surgery with the Femtosecond Laser 24 Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery in Ocular Comorbidities 25 The Rise of the Femto-Intraocular Lens 26 Incorporating the Femtosecond Laser in Daily Practice 27 The Femtosecond Laser and the Posterior Segment 28 Pitfalls: Femtosecond Laser-Induced Complications 29 The Femtosecond Laser: Future Directions

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive overview on the management of clinically important neuro-ophthalmic disorders It is paramount for clinicians to understand the distinguishing signs and symptoms among many different local and systemic neuro-ophthalmic disorders in order to provide the most efficacious evaluations and treatments. Clinical Pathways in Neuro-Ophthalmology: An Evidence-Based Approach, Third Edition reflects the authors' extensive training and experience in the field of neuro-ophthalmology, as well as updates in the field. Stacy Smith, Andrew Lee, Paul Brazis, and an impressive group of contributors have written an unsurpassed learning tool on how to manage patients with known or presumed neuro-ophthalmologic conditions, in the most logical, straightforward, and cost-effective manner. The authors share significant clinical pearls and knowledge throughout 20 chapters. The book lays a solid foundation on the management of neurologic eye disorders including symptoms, ophthalmologic testing, diagnosis, and treatment. Among the discussed disorders are anterior and retrobulbar optic neuropathies, disorders of ocular motility and alignment, lid abnormalities, and anisocoria. Insights are provided on key topics including the use of office examinations, laboratory tests, and neuroimaging studies to make an ophthalmologic diagnosis; and ophthalmologic therapy to treat eye movement disorders such as nystagmus. Key HighlightsUnique graphic algorithms help clinicians differentiate conditions with frequently overlapping clinical manifestationsThe evaluation and treatment of various neuro-ophthalmologic processes, stratified by four classes of evidence and four levels of clinical recommendationA basic set of references for each subject enables readers to expand knowledgeHigh quality four-color clinical images enhance learning This book is essential reading for neuro-ophthalmologists, ophthalmologists, neurologists, and residents and fellows in these fields of medicine. This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.

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Book SynopsisHighly Commended by the BMA Medical Book Awards for Surgical Specialties! Many serious, potentially blinding eye disorders have a genetic basis. Currently, there are relatively few ocular geneticists in the world, yet inherited eye disease is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Significant strides have been made in gene identification and acquisition of knowledge on the underlying mechanisms of hereditary eye disease. The field of ocular genetics is becoming an increasingly relevant part of ophthalmologists' purview. This has resulted in a dire need for a comprehensive textbook ophthalmologists and other professionals who work with patients with genetic disorders can utilize to gain a better understanding of inherited eye disorders. The Wills Eye Handbook of Ocular Genetics, by Alex Levin, Mario Zanolli, and Jenina Capasso of Wills Eye Hospital, is a practical, reader-friendly guide on the diagnosis and management of ophthalmic genetic conditions. Every chapter begins with a disease overview, followed by relevant modern genetic concepts, pathways to attaining the correct diagnosis, and pitfalls and pearls gleaned from years of hands-on expertise. At the end of each chapter, questions and answers enable readers to test their knowledge in real-life scenarios they might face in everyday practice. The ultimate goal of this clinically robust handbook is to facilitate optimal patient management and outcomes. Key Features Fundamentals, including basic genetics, inheritance patterns, genetic testing, and ethical issues Patient-centered genetic counseling issues such as reproduction, dealing with emotional reactions, prognosis, and future options Anterior segment disorders - from corneal dystrophies and aniridia - to childhood cataract and microphthalmia A broad spectrum of vitreoretinopathies and retinal diseases including incontinentia pigmenti, retinitis pigmentosa, Bardet-Biedl syndrome, choroideremia, Stargardt disease, achromatopsia, and juvenile X-linked retinoschisis This textbook is essential reading for practitioners at all levels and in all subspecialties including ophthalmology and genetics. They will find it an excellent resource for navigating the complexities of genetic eye disease.Table of Contents1 Basic Genetics 2 Inheritance Patterns 3 Genetic Testing 4 Ethical Issues 5 Corneal Dystrophies 6 Aniridia 7 Peters Anomaly 8 Axenfeld–Rieger Syndrome 9 Primary Congenital Glaucoma and Juvenile Open Angle Glaucoma 10 Childhood Cataract 11 Microphthalmia 12 Marfan Syndrome and Other Causes of Ectopia Lentis 13 Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy 14 Stickler Syndrome 15 VCAN Vitreoretinopathies (Erosive Vitreoretinopathy and Wagner Syndrome) 16 Incontinentia Pigmenti 17 Retinitis Pigmentosa 18 Usher Syndrome 19 Bardet–Biedl Syndrome 20 Cone–Rod Dystrophy 21 Choroideremia 22 Enhanced S-Cone Syndrome and Other NR2E3-Related Retinal Dystrophies 23 Stargardt Disease and Other ABCA4 Retinopathies 24 Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (Best Disease) 25 Leber Congenital Amaurosis 26 Achromatopsia 27 Congenital Stationary Night Blindness 28 Juvenile X-Linked Retinoschisis 29 Retinoblastoma 30 Optic Nerve Hypoplasia 31 Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy 32 Complex Ocular Disorders 33 Albinism

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Book SynopsisState-of-the-art book provides hands-on guidance on the latest endothelial keratoplasty techniques A significant number of eye disorders result from deficiencies in the endothelial layer of the cornea. Endothelial keratoplasty (EK) helps spare patients from months of refractive adjustments, lengthy recovery, complications, and poor outcomes associated with full-thickness penetrating keratoplasty. This newer methodology is based on more selective transplantation of cells and is less invasive, resulting in quicker recovery and more efficacious outcomes. Contributors are world-renowned pioneers who are front and center in implementing innovative, sight-restoring techniques that continue to change the ophthalmic surgery landscape. In the first section, a solid foundation is laid with discussion of anatomy, the history of EK, clinical aspects of endothelial cell dysfunction, and clinico-pathology. Subsequent sections cover surgical procedures, special topics, surgical outcomes, complications, and future trends. Readers will gain invaluable insights from clinical pearls throughout the book, gleaned from hands-on experience by leading experts in the field of ocular surgery. Key Features: A large compendium of high-quality videos demonstrate cutting-edge approaches Richly illustrated with 400 images that further delineate anatomy and techniques Anterior segment surgery advances including Descemet's stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK), predescemet's endothelial keratoplasty (PDEK), ultrathin DSEK, Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK), and trocar anterior chamber maintainer Treatment of conditions such as pseudophakic bullous keratopathy and Fuchs' dystrophy Management of complicated cases including glued IOL, cataract extraction & IOL implantation, glaucoma, failed grafts, and scarred corneas This book is a stellar resource on the surgical management of patients with corneal disease. It will benefit both trainees and practicing ophthalmologists - and is a must-have for specialists who perform corneal surgery.Table of ContentsI Basics 1 Anatomy of the Cornea and Pre-Descemet Layer 2 History of Endothelial Keratoplasty 3 Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis of Endothelial Cell Dysfunction 4 Clinicopathology of Corneal Endothelial Diseases II Surgical Techniques 5 Mastering Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty 6 Ultrathin Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty 7 Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Surgical Technique 8 Techniques to Unroll the DMEK Graft in Difficult Situations 9 Pre-Descemet Endothelial Keratoplasty 10 Trocar Anterior Chamber Maintainer: An Improvised New Concept for Infusion and Endothelial Keratoplasty 11 Surgically Mastering Pre-Descemet Endothelial Keratoplasty in 15 Steps 12 Air-Pump-Assisted Endothelial Keratoplasty 13 Endoilluminator-Assisted Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty and Endoilluminator-Assisted Pre-Descemet Endothelial Keratoplasty 14 Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Modifications and Nonkeratoplasty Concepts: Hemi-DMEK and Descemet Membrane Endothelial Transfer III Endothelial Keratoplasty in Special Situations 15 Endothelial Keratoplasty Including Pre-Descemet Endothelial Keratoplasty with Glued Intraocular Lens 16 Endothelial Keratoplasty in Glaucoma 17 Pre-Descemet Endothelial Keratoplasty in Failed Grafts 18 Pre-Descemet Endothelial Keratoplasty in Scarred Cornea IV Surgical Outcomes, Complications, and Future Trends 19 Optical Coherence Tomography in Endothelial Keratoplasty 20 Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography Evaluation of Pre-Descemet Endothelial Keratoplasty Graft 21 Complications of Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty 22 Complications of Pre-Descemet Endothelial Keratoplasty 23 Eye Bank Preparation of Endothelial Keratoplasty Grafts

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Book SynopsisIn this book, we examine the current techniques of refractive surgery, and lesser-known areas, and we describe some of the newer techniques. Our intention is to reinforce our understanding of the basic areas of LASEK, LASIK, dry eye, topography and aberrations. We have added new and controversial areas of research such as refractive surgery to patients with strabismus and paediatric refractive surgery and have highlighted the current understanding of ectasia and its management. Although refractive surgery is popular with up to a 20 year follow up, little is known about the risk of recurring refractive errors. We discuss this in detail and give our own follow-up outcomes. Many regard the frontier as presbyopia, but as it is a moving target, we still lack the information to decide whether the future will be cornea or lens. We discuss the current corneal techniques such as Inlays and Supracor, their advantages and disadvantages. Our target readers are ophthalmologists in training as well as those who practice refractive surgery.

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Book SynopsisIf you have been diagnosed with cataracts or are concerned you may have them, get detailed and understandable answers to your questions with Cataracts: A Patient’s Guide to Treatment, Third Edition, newly updated to include the latest information on rapidly-evolving cataract surgical and lens implant technologies.Even though cataract surgery is performed several million times a year, it is common for patients to have questions, concerns, and misconceptions when it comes to the surgery. This useful resource covers the most commonly-asked questions with clear, understandable explanations.Two foremost cataract experts walk readers through the procedure and explain why cataracts form, how they are diagnosed, how they are treated, and what other eye conditions may affect cataract surgery, all in a way that is easily understandable for patients and their families.Easy-to-read and brief in length, it nonetheless provides comprehensive information on patient-specific issues that affect cataract surgery success and outcomes. It serves as an excellent supplement to information and advice obtained from the patient’s own eye doctor.A few of the questions answered inside Cataracts: A Patient’s Guide, Third Edition are: How are cataracts diagnosed? How do I know if I should have cataract surgery? What kind of anaesthesia is used during surgery? Which of the intraocular lens implant options should I consider? What is the role of lasers in cataract surgery? What is the recovery like after surgery? Will I still need glasses or contacts after surgery? Can I have surgery if I have glaucoma or other eye conditions? After reading this book, you will be able to make a well-informed decision about cataract surgery and will understand much more about the range of artificial lens implant options that can get you seeing clearly again.Table of ContentsDedicationIntroductionChapter 1 How the Human Eye WorksChapter 2 Understanding CataractsChapter 3 Getting a DiagnosisChapter 4 Your Intraocular LensChapter 5 Planning for Cataract SurgerySee the Color Atlas after page 54Chapter 6 Undergoing Cataract SurgeryChapter 7 Recovering From SurgeryChapter 8 Reducing Dependence on EyeglassesChapter 9 Special Conditions and Cataract SurgeryConclusionGlossaryResourcesAbout the AuthorsIndex

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Book SynopsisAs the field of eye care has advanced, so have the knowledge and skills needed to best care for our patients. Certification is a way to hold the profession to a high standard that is appreciated (and in some cases, required) by clinics and offices everywhere. Certified Ophthalmic Technician Exam Review Manual, Third Edition delivers the essential materials you need for certification as an ophthalmic technician. This best-selling text is ideal for both individual and group study. The explanatory answers contribute to your understanding of the material, rather than only providing right or wrong feedback. Certified Ophthalmic Technician Exam Review Manual, Third Edition expands on what was originally the only study material available for this highly specialized exam. It remains the go-to source for the most questions and explanatory answers and has been updated to the latest JCAHPO criteria. With over 1800 questions, this text covers all 22 of JCHAPO’s criteria subjects at the COT© level. For the past 30 years, Jan Ledford’s exam review manuals have been the must-have certification study aids used by those wishing to advance their careers with increased knowledge and certification. Join them and see why Certified Ophthalmic Technician Exam Review Manual, Third Edition provides the ultimate experience in exam preparation.Table of Contents Contents Dedication Acknowledgments About the Author Foreword by Jane T. Shuman, MSM, COT, COE, OCS, OSC Notes About the Book Chapter 1: History and Documentation Chapter 2: Visual Assessment Chapter 3: Visual Field Testing Chapter 4: Pupil Assessment Chapter 5: Tonometry Chapter 6: Keratometry Chapter 7: Ocular Motility Testing Chapter 8: Lensometry Chapter 9: Refraction, Retinoscopy, and Refinement Chapter 10: Biometry Chapter 11: Supplemental Testing Chapter 12: Microbiology Chapter 13: Pharmacology Chapter 14: Surgical Assisting Chapter 15: Ophthalmic Patient Services and Education Chapter 16: General Medical Knowledge Chapter 17: Optics and Spectacles Chapter 18: Contact Lenses Chapter 19: Ophthalmic Imaging Chapter 20: Photography and Videography Chapter 21: Equipment Maintenance and Repair Chapter 22: Medical Ethics, Legal, and Regulatory Issues Appendix Study and Test-Taking Strategies

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Book SynopsisConjunctivitis is a common ocular problem that can be seen worldwide and it is still under consideration for global public health. There are many causes of conjunctivitis. Clinically, bacterial conjunctivitis is characterized by purulent ocular discharge, eye crusting or sticky eyes on awakening, foreign body sensation, and conjunctival injection. In more severe cases, chemosis and lid edema may also occur. The involvement is usually unilateral at first but rapidly spreads to the contralateral eye. There are also many tropical infections and disorders that can induce conjunctivitis and those problems are called tropical conjunctivitis. This book discusses several causes of different cases of conjunctivitis. It provides information on the etiology, the diagnosis of different forms of conjunctivitis, and the clinical management.

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Book SynopsisRetinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a human disease characterised by loss of photoreceptor cells, especially rods, leading to visual disturbance and eventually blindness. Effective treatments for controlling RP remain unavailable. Infectious keratitis is a visual threatening eye condition of the cornea that can cause severe visual loss if not appropriately managed in a timely manner. Only 50% of the eyes will enjoy good visual recovery if antibiotic treatment is delayed. Causative pathogens include bacteria, virus, fungus, protozoa and parasites. A number of risk factors have been identified for microbial keratitis, including contact lens wear, recent ocular surgery or ocular trauma, ocular surface disease, dry eyes, eyelid deformities, corneal sensation impairment, chronic use of topical steroids and immunocompromised states. This book discusses the prevalence, symptoms and treatment options of eye disorders.

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Book SynopsisCovers systemic medical conditions most likely to affect ophthalmic patients, such as infectious, metabolic, neurologic and cardiovascular diseases; cancer; and rheumatic and endocrine disorders. Includes a discussion of preventive medicine and medical emergencies, geriatrics and statistics. Ophthalmic considerations are highlighted throughout. Contains references and tables listing the names, indications and side effects of antibiotic, antihypertensive and anticancer drugs.Upon completion of Section 1, readers should be able to:Describe the ophthalmic manifestations of major systemic diseases.Summarize the major disease processes affecting most of the adult population, and briefly explain how preventive measures may reduce the morbidity and mortality they cause.List some of the factors associated with a patient’s compliance or noncompliance with medical regimens.

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Book SynopsisSection 4 presents materials in two parts: Part I, Ophthalmic Pathology; and Part II, Intraocular Tumors. Part I uses a hierarchy that moves from general to specific to help derive a differential diagnosis for a specific tissue. Part II is a compilation of selected clinical aspects of importance to the general ophthalmologist. Additionally, this section has a variety of images and videos.Upon completion of Section 4, readers should be able to:Describe a structured approach to understanding major ocular conditions based on a hierarchical framework of topography, disease process, general diagnosis and differential diagnosis.Summarize the steps in handling ocular specimens for pathologic study, including obtaining, dissecting, processing, and staining tissues.Identify those ophthalmic lesions that indicate systemic disease and are potentially life threatening.

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Book SynopsisIncludes the latest statistics on indications for corneal transplants from the Eye Bank Association of America. Eleven original narrated technical videos demonstrating select surgical techniques, including animations will aid your understanding.This section discusses the structure and function of the cornea and external eye and reviews relevant examination techniques. Covers infectious and ocular surface diseases; disorders and surgery of the ocular surface; immune-mediated and neoplastic disorders; and congenital anomalies and degenerations. A chapter on the genetics of corneal dystrophies reflects the IC3D classification. Toxic and traumatic injuries and corneal transplantation are also reviewed.Upon completion of Section 8, readers should be able to:Describe the anatomy and molecular biology of the cornea.Recognize the distinctive signs of specific diseases of the ocular surface and cornea.Outline the steps in an ocular examination for corneal or external eye disease and choose the appropriate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.Assess the indications and techniques of surgical procedures for managing corneal disease, trauma, and refractive error.

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Book SynopsisOphthalmology residents are faced with learning a highly complex subspecialty; proper training and education are critical to their success. Practical Ophthalmology, A Manual for Beginning Residents helps residents gain confidence and specific knowledge in the early transition to becoming skilled practitioners. This updated edition includes:Thorough coverage of the ophthalmic examination.A comprehensive discussion of ocular emergencies.Common ocular medications.240 photographs, diagrams and tables.Stepwise instructions for 54 specific examination and testing techniques.20+ new videos and interactive activities.Practical Ophthalmology, A Manual for Beginning Residents is part of a suite of Academy textbooks for ophthalmology residents and trainees that helps them build a solid foundation of clinical and surgical knowledge. These resources are written and edited by leading residency program directors and are powerful tools for mastering needed skills.

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Book SynopsisMajor RevisionSection 1 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™ (BCSC®) provides thorough information on the general areas of medicine. This section covers endocrine disorders, cerebrovascular disease, infectious diseases, cancer, behavioral and neurologic disorders, and geriatrics.This revised BCSC volume includes chapters on research to improve clinical practice, perioperative management in ocular surgery and management of medical emergencies that the ophthalmologist might encounter.To address an important and timely issue within the BCSC, this major revision begins with a Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) chapter. This chapter covers the topic and categories of SDOH, as well as the impact of SDOH on patient wellness. This book has a new subsection on COVID-19 and a new table on ocular side effects of biologics and targeted drugs. In addition, new Ophthalmic Considerations elements cover various ophthalmic topics, include tables and references, to help deepen the understanding of the concepts presented in this section.Section 1 covers the latest recommendations for treating hypertension and hypercholesterolemia and includes four videos, two of which demonstrate responses to in-office emergency situations.Upon completion of Section 1, readers should be able to:Discuss the impact of social determinants of health on patient wellnessDescribe the various factors to consider in critically reviewing clinical researchExplain the importance of the randomized controlled clinical study in evaluating the effects of new treatmentsDescribe the classification, pathophysiology, and presentation of diabetes, as well as the diagnostic criteria for this disease

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Book SynopsisSection 3 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™ (BCSC®) provides a comprehensive overview of clinical optics, including current applications of optical phenomena such as lasers, spectacles, IOLs and refractive surgery. A chapter on vision rehabilitation addresses the wide range of vision rehabilitation interventions: smartphone accessibility features and apps, electronic magnification devices, audio devices, and a variety of optical devices.Increase your understanding of human eye optics; basic concepts of geometric optics; ophthalmic instruments and contact lenses with nine clinical videos. An animation video demonstrates a circularly polarized electromagnetic wave. Plus, a dynamic illustration allows modification of "live" drawings to experience the effects of changes in the positions of source objects and focal points.This section of the BCSC begins with a Quick-Start Guide, which includes an extensive discussion on retinoscopy. The Quick-Start Guide includes seven Try It Yourself! exercises on Hand Neutralization of Spherical and Cylindrical Lenses, Making a Practice Eye and Detection of Astigmatism.Upon completion of Section 3, readers should be able to:Outline the principles of light propagation and image formation and work through some of the fundamental equations that describe or measure such properties as refraction, reflection, magnification and vergenceDefine the various types of visual perception and function, including visual acuity, brightness sensitivity, color perception and contrast sensitivityExplain the optical principles underlying various modalities of refractive correction: spectacles, contact lenses, intraocular lenses and refractive surgery

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Book SynopsisSection 4 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™ (BCSC®) presents materials in two parts: Part One, Ophthalmic Pathology; and Part Two, Intraocular Tumors.Part one uses a hierarchy that moves from general to specific to help derive a differential diagnosis for a specific issue. Part two is a compilation of selected clinical aspects of importance to the general ophthalmologist – this section contains an extensive discussion on intraocular tumors.Section 4 includes two interactive activities that identify the disease process and cell type, expanded content on specimen handling, updated photographs and illustrations throughout plus key takeaways highlighted at the beginning of each chapter. Additionally, this section has a variety of images and videos that deepen your understanding.Upon completion of Section 4, readers should be able to:Use a hierarchical framework of topography, disease process and differential diagnosis to understand major ocular conditionsSummarize the steps for handling ocular specimens for pathologic studyExplain the basic principles of special procedures and diagnostic testing used in ophthalmic pathologyState the main histologic features of common ocular conditionsIdentify those ophthalmic lesions that indicate systemic disease and are potentially life-threateningDescribe the methodologies used for intraocular tumor diagnosis; treatment modalities for ocular tumors; and important genetic information for families affected by retinoblastoma

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Book SynopsisSection 5 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™ (BCSC®) provides a symptom-driven approach to the diagnosis and treatment of major neuro-ophthalmic conditions. Accordingly, the emphasis is on the examination of the patient, both basic and extended, and the appropriate use of adjunctive studies to determine the status of the patient’s visual system as a whole.BCSC Section 5 includes a chapter on imaging in neuro-ophthalmology, which contains pages devoted to interpreting optical coherence tomography results (OCT), a chapter on functional neurological symptoms (conversion) and related disorders and includes an overview of the most recent diagnostic categorization of these disorders.An overview of the anatomy of visual pathways is accompanied by numerous illustrations. Increase your understanding with videos, activities on orbital anatomy and the visual pathways, and an animation demonstrating visual snow.Upon completion of Section 5, readers should be able to:Explain a symptom-driven approach to the assessment of patients with common neuro-ophthalmic clinical manifestations and state an appropriate differential diagnosisDescribe a plan for the immediate management of patients with neuro-ophthalmic emergenciesDescribe eye movement disorders and their anatomical relationship to the ocular motor systemExplain functional neurological symptom (conversion) disorder, factitious disorder, malingering, and list the various clinical tests that are used to evaluate functional vision lossDescribe the neuro-ophthalmic effects of the most common neurologic and systemic disorders affecting the visual and ocular motor systems

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Book SynopsisMajor Revision Section 7 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™ (BCSC®) details the anatomy of the orbit and adnexa and emphasizes a practical approach to evaluating and managing orbital and eyelid disorders, including malpositions and involutional changes. This Section covers current information on congenital, inflammatory, infectious, neoplastic and traumatic conditions of the orbit and accessory structures. It reviews key aspects of orbital, eyelid and facial surgery and abnormalities of the lacrimal secretory and drainage systems and activities.This major revision of BCSC Section 7 has an expanded discussion and depiction of oculofacial anatomy with detailed images of cadaveric dissections. Increase your understanding with over 170 new photographs and illustrations included in this major revision.Review key concepts with 28 videos demonstrating the excision of a lateral dermoid and a medial dermoid, a white-eyed blow-out fracture, enucleation with an orbital implant, incision and drainage of a chalazion and lateral canthal defect repair using an O-to-Z flap. This edition includes four interactive activities covering the side and top views of the left orbit, eyelid anatomy and danger zones with filler injections.Upon completion of Section 7, readers should be able to:Describe the normal anatomy and function of orbital and oculofacial tissuesChoose appropriate examination techniques and protocols for diagnosing disorders of the orbit, eyelids and lacrimal systemDescribe functional and cosmetic indications in the medical and surgical management of oculofacial conditions

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Book SynopsisSection 8 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™ (BCSC®) discusses the structure and function of the cornea and external eye and reviews relevant examination techniques.BCSC Section 8 covers the latest statistics on indications for corneal transplants from the eye bank Association of America. In addition, this section discusses infectious and ocular surface diseases and disorders, surgery of the ocular surface, immune-mediated and neoplastic disorders and congenital anomalies and degenerations. A chapter on the diagnosis and management of corneal dystrophies reflects the IC3D classification of the dystrophies according to a template consisting of clinical, pathologic and genetic information. Toxic and traumatic injuries and corneal transplantation are also reviewed.Interactive elements throughout the text, such as an activity on corneal layers and corresponding confocal images, an animation demonstrating the development of the cornea and a corneal ectasia case study, will help strengthen your clinical knowledge. Eleven original technical videos demonstrating select surgical techniques will also aid your understanding.This section also covers diagnostic imaging technologies, endothelial replacement surgery updates and best practices for early recognition and treatment of sebaceous cell carcinoma.Upon completion of Section 8, readers should be able to:Explain the overall strategy, examination, and technology used for systematic evaluation of the cornea and the external eyeDescribe the basic principles and the clinical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic keratitisList the risk factors, clinical signs, and breadth of management options of corneal ectasiaList the risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of neoplastic disease of the cornea and the external eyeIdentify unique clinical features that help differentiate the more common corneal dystrophies and describe an appropriate management strategy for eachIdentify the common corneal manifestations of systemic disease and describe their treatments

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Book SynopsisMajor Revision Section 9 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™ (BCSC®) begins with an overview of immune-mediated eye disease, summarizing basic immunologic concepts, ocular immune responses and special topics in ocular immunology.BCSC Section 9 covers diagnostic considerations, therapies and complications for uveitis. This volume reviews noninfectious (autoimmune) and infectious forms of uveitis. A new table summarizes selected systemic immunomodulatory medications used to treat noninfectious uveitis. Additionally, a discussion on nonbacterial causes of infectious uveitis includes a new subsection on SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19.Other topics in Section 9 include scleritis, ocular involvement in HIV infection/AIDS, endophthalmitis and masquerade syndromes. The topic on posterior uveitis and panuveitis has been revised to two chapters to make the content more manageable. In addition, a second appendix about antimicrobial agents for intraocular injection is now included.New photos, Clinical Pearl boxes and other side bars appear throughout the book, presenting information that can be quickly applied to clinical practice. Increase your understanding with 7 videos and 1 interactive activity. Upon completion of Section 9, readers should be able to:Describe the immunologic and infectious mechanisms involved in the development of and complications from uveitis and related conditions, including AIDSIdentify general and specific pathophysiologic processes in acute and chronic ocular inflammation that affect the structure and function of the uvea, lens, vitreous, retina, and other adjacent tissuesDistinguish infectious from noninfectious uveitic entitiesState appropriate differential diagnoses for ocular inflammatory disorders and identify systemic associations or implications

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Book SynopsisSection 10 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™ (BCSC®) provides a comprehensive discussion of glaucoma, including epidemiology and the social and economic impacts of the disease, hereditary and genetic factors, intraocular pressure and aqueous humor dynamics and clinical evaluation and surgical therapy.BCSC Section 10 includes content on minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, coverage of medications such as netarsudil and latanoprostene bunod and analysis of literature on angle-closure management. The various classes of medical therapy for glaucoma are described in terms of efficacy, mechanism of action and safety.Increase your knowledge with the numerous images illustrating disease entities and surgical techniques. Enhanced with eight surgical videos that will aid your understanding.Upon completion of Section 10, readers should be able to:List recent advances in the understanding of the contribution of genetic factors in glaucomaDescribe the physiology of aqueous humor dynamics and the control of intraocular pressure (IOP)Describe the clinical evaluation of the glaucoma patient, including gonioscopy, optic nerve examination, OCT imaging and perimetryList the various clinical features of and therapeutic approaches for the secondary open-angle glaucomasDescribe the mechanisms, pathophysiology and treatment of angle-closure glaucomasDescribe how and when to use surgical interventions for glaucoma

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Book SynopsisSection 11 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™ (BCSC®) reviews the anatomy, physiology, embryology and pathology of the lens. This section covers the epidemiology, evaluation and management of cataracts and gives an overview of lens and cataract surgery, including special situations. Additionally, Section 11 provides the reader with an appropriate differential diagnosis and a management plan for intraoperative and postoperative complications of cataract surgery.BCSC Section 11 includes key takeaways highlighted at the beginning of every chapter, 30 detailed illustrations and two animations on embryology and biochemistry and physiology.This volume contains 13 technical videos to increase your understanding. Upon completion of Section 11, readers should be able to:Describe the normal anatomy, embryologic development, physiology, and biochemistry of the crystalline lensIdentify congenital anomalies of the lensDescribe the association of cataracts with aging, trauma, medications, and systemic and ocular diseasesDescribe the evaluation and management of patients with cataract and other lens abnormalitiesState the principles of cataract surgery techniques and associated surgical technologyDescribe an appropriate differential diagnosis and management plan for intraoperative and postoperative complications of cataract surgery treatment plans

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