Ophthalmology at a Glance

Ophthalmology at a Glance--------------------------------------------------Ophthalmology at a Glance is a concise textbook written as part ofthe highly successful at a Glance Series. The book follows the classicformat of topics laid out in a double page spread, with clear diagramsillustrating the essential information and supporting the main text.This makes learning and understanding a topic more simple and effective.Ophthalmology at a Glance is written to provide a straightforwardand easy-to-use guide for the Ophthalmology course. The introductionincludes an overview of the subject and it's sub-specialities, an outlineof what exact knowledge and skills medical students need, and coversthe social and occupational aspects of vision. History and Examinationtechniques are followed by the key detail on common problems and diseases.The book is divided into 13 sections covering: Principles of ophthalmology,Ophthalmic History and Examination, Correction of Refractive errors,Basic Eye Examination, Acute ophthalmology, Gradual loss of vision,Paediatric ophthalmology, Eyelid, lacrimal and orbit, External eyedisease, Corneal, refractive and cataract surgery, Glaucoma, Vitreo-retinal,and, Neuro-ophthalmology. Ophthalmology at a Glance will be extremelyuseful for medical students as an introduction to this subject area,and an invaluable companion during their attachments. This book isdesigned to fit into the budget and reading time of busy students,and is ideal as a text that will help them get through their examssuccessfully. General Practitioners and ophthalmology nurses will alsofind this text useful to refresh the gaps in their knowledge. 'Thisis undoubtedly the best I have read and I wish it had been availablewhen I studied ophthalmology. It is clear, concise, and pitched perfectlyfor medical students' - Final year medical student (Royal Free Hospital,London).--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: Miss Jane Olver is a successful consultant ophthalmologistand author based at Charing Cross & Westminster Medical School. Visitwww.oculoplastics.co.uk for more information about Miss Olver. ProfessorLorraine Cassidy is Professor of Ophthalmology at The Royal VictoriaHospital in Ireland.