| Description |
xvi, 512 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Basic and clinical science course ; . 2011-2012, Section 8 |
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Lifelong education for the ophthalmologist |
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Basic and clinical science course . 2011-2012, Section 8
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Lifelong education for the ophthalmologist.
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| Contents |
1 Structures and function of the external eye -- 2 Examination techniques for the external eye and cornea -- Ocular surface disease: diagnostic approach -- 4 Infectious diseases of the external eye: basic concepts and viral infections -- 5 Infectious diseases of the external eye: microbial and parasitic infections -- 6 Ocular immunology -- 7 Clinical approach to immune-related disorders of the external eye -- 8 Clinical approach to neoplastic disorders of the conjunctiva and cornea -- 9 Basic and clinical concepts of congenital anomalies of the cornea and sclera -- 10 Corneal dystrophies and ectasias -- 11 Metabolic disorders with corneal changes -- 12 Clinical approach to despositions and degenerations of the conjunctiva, cornea, and sclera -- 13 Clinical aspects of toxic and traumatic injuries to the anterior segment -- 14 Surgery of the ocular surface -- 15 Basic concepts of corneal transplantation -- 16 Clinical approach to corneal transplantation |
| Summary |
"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, congenital anomalies and degenerations. A recently updated chapter on the genetics of corneal dystrophies reflects the new IC3D classification. Discusses toxic and traumatic injuries and corneal transplantation. Contains many new color images." -- Publisher's site |
| Notes |
"Last major revision 2010-2011" -- Title page |
| Bibliography |
Includes index |
| Subject |
Cornea -- Diseases.
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Cornea -- Transplantation.
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Conjunctiva -- Diseases.
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Conjunctivitis.
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Cornea -- Wounds and injuries.
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Cornea -- Infections.
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Corneal Diseases.
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Conjunctival Diseases.
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Eye Infections.
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Eye Neoplasms.
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Eyelid Diseases.
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| Author |
American Academy of Ophthalmology.
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| ISBN |
9781615251155 |
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1615251154 |
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