Ophthalmology Made Easy

Eye emergencies may present in the GP surgery, A&E or an outpatient clinic, but few people outside of ophthalmology are confident about the management of eye problems. This book will give you the essential skills to: perform an initial assessment understand what you can manage yourself and how to do the basics decide when you need to refer to ophthalmology. In addition, the book provides: a glossary of common ophthalmic terminology and medications which will be invaluable when reviewing ophthalmology letters a triage ready reckoner to help you sort the symptoms and decide how quickly you need to refer a systems-based approach to highlight common conditions and then describes how to assess, investigate and manage each of them a guide to the most common investigations and how to interpret the results. At all stages, symbols are used to highlight what can safely be undertaken in general practice and A&E, and when ophthalmologists should take over. Red flag boxes highlight important clinical concepts that should never be missed, and red text is used to indicate sight- or life-threatening conditions. This is a book to help anyone looking to refresh their knowledge of diagnosis, management and referral to ophthalmology: medical students, foundation doctors, GPs, A&E doctors, junior ophthalmology specialty trainees, ophthalmic nurses and nurse practitioners.

The second edition of Clinical Ophthalmology Made Easy brings postgraduates and residents fully up to date with the most recent advances and developments in the field. Beginning with a chapter on patient evaluation, each of the following chapters is dedicated to a different part of the eye and covers the etiology, pathology, clinical features and management of diseases and disorders that may be encountered. Presented in a practical, easy to follow format, this comprehensive guide includes tables, flow charts, images and illustrations to assist learning. Key points New edition for postgraduates presenting latest developments in ophthalmology Covers diseases and disorders in all parts of the eye Practical, easy to follow format, with tables and illustrations Previous edition published in 2009

Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "atlas & movies."--CD-ROM label.

OphthoBook is the printed version of the amazing OphthoBook.com online book and video series. The combination of this text, along with the online video lectures, creates the most informative and easy-to-understand ophthalmology review ever written. It is geared toward medical students, optometry students, and non-ophthalmologists who want to learn more about the eye without getting bogged down with mindless detail. The book is broken down into ten chapters: 1. Eye History 2. Anatomy 3. Glaucoma 4. Retina 5. Infection 6. Neuroophthalmology 7. Pediatric Ophthalmology 8. Trauma 9. Optics 10. Lens and Cataract Each chapter also includes "pimp questions" you might be asked in a clinic. Also, an entire chapter of ophthalmology board-review questions, flashcards, and eye abbreviations. Perhaps most useful, each chapter corresponds to the 20-minute video lectures viewable at OphthoBook.com. And lots of fun cartoons!

Eye emergencies may present in the GP surgery, A&E or an outpatient clinic, but few people outside of ophthalmology are confident about the management of eye problems. This book will give you the essential skills to: perform an initial assessment understand what you can manage yourself and how to do the basics decide when you need to refer to ophthalmology. In addition, the book provides: a glossary of common ophthalmic terminology and medications which will be invaluable when reviewing ophthalmology letters a triage ready reckoner to help you sort the symptoms and decide how quickly you need to refer a systems-based approach to highlight common conditions and then describes how to assess, investigate and manage each of them a guide to the most common investigations and how to interpret the results. At all stages, symbols are used to highlight what can safely be undertaken in general practice and A&E, and when ophthalmologists should take over. Red flag boxes highlight important clinical concepts that should never be missed, and red text is used to indicate sight- or life-threatening conditions. This is a book to help anyone looking to refresh their knowledge of diagnosis, management and referral to ophthalmology: medical students, foundation doctors, GPs, A&E doctors, junior ophthalmology specialty trainees, ophthalmic nurses and nurse practitioners.

The second edition of Clinical Ophthalmology Made Easy brings postgraduates and residents fully up to date with the most recent advances and developments in the field. Beginning with a chapter on patient evaluation, each of the following chapters is dedicated to a different part of the eye and covers the etiology, pathology, clinical features and management of diseases and disorders that may be encountered. Presented in a practical, easy to follow format, this comprehensive guide includes tables, flow charts, images and illustrations to assist learning. Key points New edition for postgraduates presenting latest developments in ophthalmology Covers diseases and disorders in all parts of the eye Practical, easy to follow format, with tables and illustrations Previous edition published in 2009

Text focuses on material most vital for the non-ophthalmologist. Gives strong emphasis to common disorders, their diagnosis and management, up to the point referral. Only minimal emphasis is given to the technical diagnostic and therapeutic measures exclusive to the opthalmologist. For primary care physicians.

One of the best Ophthalmology books of all time" - BookAuthorityThis book is an invaluable revision tool for students studying Optics or revising for Optics and Refraction Exams. The format of the book is simple yet effective with clear, concise explanations often in bulleted lists or in the form of helpful mnemonics and therefore easy to memorise. The simple but magnified ray diagrams are particularly useful as the simple structure makes them easy to visualise. This guide offers a quick review of all aspects of optics covered in most post-graduate examinations. I highly recommend this excellent guide as a quick review aid. -Dr Aman Kirmani, Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, England. Optics is considered by many to be a complex concept to comprehend. Optics made easy, as the name stands has made Optics an easy to remember. Dr. Zubaida Sirang has utilized creativity and intelligent strategies for high yield topics to be recollected with ease and efficiency. A quick, effective and enjoyable book, which I would recommend to every student of optics for a review of this subject.- Dr. Irfan Jeeva, Asst: Professor & Service Line Chief (EYE & ENT), Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.There are plenty of books available on optics which is actually considered as a difficult and dry subject. Dr. Zubaida Sirang has made a wonderful effort in order to present the subject in the form of easy to remember mnemonics, pearls and tips which can facilitate the residents to easily recall the facts in examinations. The book is a perfect companion as a last moment revision of the subject.- Brig. Amjad Akram, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Pakistan Armed Forces Institute Of Ophthalmology, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. A clear & concise review of a core topic. Helpful for new trainees and experienced clinicians alike.-Dr. Kirk Stephenson, Specialist Registrar, Ophthalmology, RVEEH Dublin, Ireland.Concise, nicely written and easy to understand book of optics. The knowledge nuggets, ray diagrams and mnemonics seem to be particularly helpful for memorising important points. I highly recommend this incredible book. - Nashmia Riaz, MD. Texas, USAThis book enjoys a high degree of organization, an easy way to find topic, and a step by step approach. It provides a great help for questions that are frequently asked in optics. When I began reading the book I was impressed by the great effort and patience the author had to endure to bring life to her wonderful creation. I believe this book will be a great help and wonderful aid for candidates taking their exam in Ophthalmology.- Dr. Farheen Fatima, UAE. Precise, yet very comprehensive in a simple display. I specifically admire the mnemonics which are creative and easy to remember. I think, it's an ideal book for last minute review of optics.- Dr. Doa Essayed, Senior Registrar Ophthalmology Sligo, Ireland

This is a further volume in the popular Made Easy series that covers the basic principles of fundoscopy necessary for all medical students and a wide variety of junior doctors. It covers all the common conditions likely to be encountered and potentially examined in the MRCP and MRCGP examinations. Covers all common conditions, including all those likely to examined in the MRCP and MRCGP examinations.. Illustarted with high quality retinal images. In the well-known and successful Made Easy format.

This is a useful field guide meant to help veterinarians treat simple and complex eye problems in horses. The book is to the point and focuses on salient clinical facts, covering the most common medical and surgical ophthalmic problems encountered in an equine clinic. The book is laid out in anatomical order making it easy to locate specific information. The sections include General anatomy and physiology of the horse eye, Examination of the eye of the horse, The equine orbit, Eyelids, conjunctiva, nictitans and nasolacrimal system, Corneal ulceration, Other corneal problems, Cataracts, glaucoma and uveal tract disease, Retinopathies, and Lavage treatment systems. Within each section there is a logical guidance to the diagnosis and management of common clinical problems. A short but highly informative section on vision in the horse is particularly valuable for the practitioner. This portable resource for the non-specialist provides clear guidelines for evaluation, diagnosis, and management of medical and surgical problems. The accompanying CD contains 29 video clips of 40 minute duration covering diagnostic and surgical procedures. Among the videos are the information of tonometry, cataract surgery, orbital blocks, equine recurrent uveitis, retinal detachment, and ketatoplasty. Published by Teton New Media in the USA and distributed by Manson Publishing outside of North America.