Handbook of Neuro-Ophthalmology
Diagnosis & Treatment
Robert L Tomsak author Mark R Levine author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Elsevier Health Sciences
Published:14th Oct '03
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

The revised and updated 2nd Edition of this popular handbook offers practical, clinical guidance on the diagnosis and therapeutic management of the 23 most common neuro-ophthalmic disorders. Pocket-sized for portability, it's organised to make essential information easy to find. Each chapter follows the same consistent format-overview and aetiology, physical examination, differential diagnosis, investigation and treatment. Photographs, figures, and tables summarise data for quick reference, and case reports throughout illustrate approaches to treatment. Six brand-new chapters on orbital disease reflect the growing prevalence of this disorder in practice. Provides portable, quick access to information on diagnosis and treatment. Includes case reports, illustrating specific treatment approaches. Presents abundant photographs, figures and tables, summarizing data for quick reference. Follows a consistent format from chapter to chapter outlining etiology · physical examination · differential diagnosis · investigation · and treatment. Features 5 new chapters: Orbital Fractures Ptosis Malignant Eyelid Tumors Lacrimal Gland Tumors and Orbital Tumors. Covers the hottest topics in the field, including headaches low tension glaucoma traumatic optic neuropathy orbital fractures ptosis orbital tumors · optic neuritis · nystagmous · anterior ischemic optic neuropathy · temporal arteritis · and many more.
"Treatment sections are full, descriptive and complete with various options and modalities, further highlighted by the authors' personal clinical experiences. A great companion for any eye care professional and a wonderful guide to take along to clinic. It can assist in managing tough cases and be used to get confirmation on a particular treatment, sign or symptom. After seeing a particular condition in the field, this book will also help as a comprehensive review." -Ocular Surgery News
ISBN: 9780750674171
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 200g
192 pages
2nd edition