Abstract:
Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Practice is written for new trainees and advanced practitioners in ophthalmology, to help provide a foundation of knowledge to build on. The aim of this book is to shorten the learning curve for people new to ophthalmology for skills and interpretation of key investigations used on a daily basis in ophthalmology clinics. The book covers contemporary technology and procedures in ophthalmology in a succinct manner, with emphasis on providing practical information needed for people new to the specialty. The handbook collates information from the authors' personal experience, technical manuals for devices and curriculum information in a single concise source to act as a single point of reference for starting out in ophthalmology. -- This book covers key topics based around the ophthalmology curriculum for U.K trainees/residents; however, its advice is applicable internationally to ophthalmology trainees who will all require the core skills and knowledge detailed in this text. Many of the investigations and skills covered in this book are ones which are detailed as part of sub-specialty textbooks, or large ophthalmology handbooks that include chapters on eye conditions. In this text , the authors have provided up to date information about currently used ophthalmic technology in a concise format that emphasises foundation skills needed for those new to ophthalmology. Provided by publisher
Description:
xiv, 306 pages : illustration ; cm. || inclouded index || CONTENTS: Section I: Clinical Skills -- Slit Lamp Examination -- Lid Hygiene -- Lacrimal Function Assessment -- Punctal Occlusion -- Performing a Corneal Scrape -- Corneal Foreign Body Removal -- Ocular Irrigation -- Corneal Gluing -- Contact Lenses -- Suture Removal -- Botulinum Toxin Injection -- Lateral Canthotomy and Cantholysis -- Ocular Surface Protection -- Section II: Laser Skills -- Laser for Intraocular Pressure Control -- Laser Capsulotomy -- Retinal Laser -- Section III: Theatre Skills -- Biometry and Pre-Operative Cataract Considerations -- Local Anaesthesia -- Basic Principles of Biopsy -- Basic Principles of Diathermy -- Eyelid Suturing -- Temporal Artery Biopsy -- Chalazion Incision and Curettage -- Anterior Chamber Paracentesis -- Aqueous and Vitreous Sampling -- Section IV: Investigations -- Optical Coherence Tomography -- Angiography -- Fundus Photographs and Other Fundus Imaging -- Visual Field Testing -- Ophthalmic Ultrasound -- Corneal Tomography -- Electrodiagnostic Testing.
