Clinical Pathways In Vitreoretinal Disease

Clinical Pathways In Vitreoretinal Disease

Clinical Pathways In Vitreoretinal Disease

Clinical Pathways In Vitreoretinal Disease

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Overview

Vitreoretinal disease is the leading cause of severe vision loss in most developed countries. This all-encompassing new book is designed to enhance diagnosis and treatment of retinal pathology as you proceed from initial finding to differential diagnosis and treatment. Using evidence-based medicine to develop management strategies and featuring pathway diagrams and decision-making trees, the book links specific symptoms to the appropriate diagnosis and most effective treatment. A top team of retinal specialists have come together to create this pace-setting reference, covering everything from retinal detachment and hemorrhage, to pigmented lesions and noninfectious inflammation. Chapters are uniquely arranged by presenting symptom instead of diagnosis, allowing you to find material quickly and easily. Key features of this valuable book:Broad coverage of all important topics, including both pediatric and adult retinal diseasesClinical decision-making trees and pathway diagrams offering a yes-or-no approach to diagnosis and treatmentBeneficial question and answer format provides clarity and explanations for specific problemsHelpful table of contents organized by presenting symptomCLINICAL PATHWAY IN VITREORETINAL DISEASE is essential for all retina specialists, general ophthalmologists, and residents who treat severe vision loss. It offers the valuable information needed to reach an accurate diagnosis and provide optimal patient care. The book also serves as an excellent text for retina and general ophthalmology courses.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781604064582
Publisher: Thieme Publishers New York
Publication date: 01/01/2011
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 442
File size: 25 MB
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University of Maryland

Table of Contents

Forewordvii
Prefacevii
Acknowledgmentsix
Dedicationsix
Contributorsxi
Section I.History, Physical Examination, and Diagnosis1
1.Key Questions for a Focused History3
2.Sorting out Possible Diagnoses from the History13
3.How to Use the Instruments For Examination of the Posterior Segment26
4.Clinical Examination of the Ocular Fundus34
5.Expanding on the Primary Complaint to Get to the Diagnosis46
Section II.Lesions Associated with a Flat or Minimally-Elevated Retinal Surface59
6.Areas of Fundus Whitening: White or Yellow Spots61
7.Areas of Fundus Whitening: Geographic Whitening82
8.Pigmented Lesions of the Fundus: Discrete Small to Medium Size99
9.Brown-Black Lesions: Fine Hyperpigmented Spots114
10.Orange--Red and Gray Lesions in the Fundus137
11.Linear and Curvilinear Streaks in the Fundus155
12.Hemorrhage162
13.Abnormal-Appearing Retinal Vessels183
14.Macular Membranes and Holes203
Section III.Intraocular Mass, or Lesions Associated with an Elevated Retinal Surface219
15.Intraocular Mass221
16.Thickened or Elevated Macular Retina245
17.Retinal Detachment263
Section IV.The Inflamed Eye and Retinal Disease285
18.Infectious Uveitis287
19.Noninfectious Inflammation306
Section V.Special Topics339
20.Examination and Diagnosis of the Pediatric Patient341
21.Screening for Specific Diseases374
22.Retinal Disease and the Anterior Segment Surgeon389
23.Clinical Trials in Retina406
Index00
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