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Diagnostic Imaging of Ophthalmology
Par Zhenchang Wang, Junfang Xian, Fengyuan Man, Zhengyu Zhang. 2018
This atlas is a pocket manual of imaging diagnosis of the orbital. It includes common imaging techniques, normal imaging features,…
abnormal orbital imaging of developmental diseases, injury, inflammation, lymphoproliferative diseases, diseases of the eyeball, post-operative changes, vascular diseases, tumors and neuro-ophthalmological diseases. While it particularly focuses on CT and MRI, it also describes other techniques, such as X-ray, ultrasonography and nuclear imaging. The book starts with an overview of commonly used imaging techniques of the orbit a concise description of imaging features of normal orbit in X-ray, CT and MRI. The following nine chapters explore different orbital diseases and abnormalities that are common in clinical work. It is a valuable resource for radiologists and ophthalmologists.Diagnostic Imaging of Ophthalmology
Par Zhenchang Wang, Junfang Xian, Fengyuan Man, Zhengyu Zhang. 2018
This atlas is a pocket manual of imaging diagnosis of the orbital. It includes common imaging techniques, normal imaging features,…
abnormal orbital imaging of developmental diseases, injury, inflammation, lymphoproliferative diseases, diseases of the eyeball, post-operative changes, vascular diseases, tumors and neuro-ophthalmological diseases. While it particularly focuses on CT and MRI, it also describes other techniques, such as X-ray, ultrasonography and nuclear imaging. The book starts with an overview of commonly used imaging techniques of the orbit a concise description of imaging features of normal orbit in X-ray, CT and MRI. The following nine chapters explore different orbital diseases and abnormalities that are common in clinical work. It is a valuable resource for radiologists and ophthalmologists.Ophthalmology and the Ageing Society
Par Robert Massof, Hendrik P N Scholl, Sheila West. 2012
The ageing of the world's population is one of the major achievements of modern society. By 2050, an estimated 2…
billion people will be aged 60 years or over. However, ageing poses major challenges and this is especially true for the field of ophthalmology, given that the major eye diseases - age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataract - predominantly affect the elderly. The challenges facing ophthalmology in an ageing society have not previously been addressed in a comprehensive way, although there are common denominators of the various eye diseases that affect the elderly. This book provides such a comprehensive overview encompassing epidemiology, risk factors, current treatment and prophylaxis, disability, co-morbidity, and the impact on quality of life. World leaders in their respective fields provide state-of-the-art knowledge on the geriatric aspects of ophthalmology that will help to improve the management of this growing patient population.Ophthalmology and the Ageing Society
Par Robert Massof, Hendrik P N Scholl, Sheila West. 2012
The ageing of the world's population is one of the major achievements of modern society. By 2050, an estimated 2…
billion people will be aged 60 years or over. However, ageing poses major challenges and this is especially true for the field of ophthalmology, given that the major eye diseases - age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataract - predominantly affect the elderly. The challenges facing ophthalmology in an ageing society have not previously been addressed in a comprehensive way, although there are common denominators of the various eye diseases that affect the elderly. This book provides such a comprehensive overview encompassing epidemiology, risk factors, current treatment and prophylaxis, disability, co-morbidity, and the impact on quality of life. World leaders in their respective fields provide state-of-the-art knowledge on the geriatric aspects of ophthalmology that will help to improve the management of this growing patient population.Ophthalmology and the Ageing Society
Par Robert W. Massof, Hendrik P.N. Scholl, Sheila West. 2012
The ageing of the world's population is one of the major achievements of modern society. By 2050, an estimated 2…
billion people will be aged 60 years or over. However, ageing poses major challenges and this is especially true for the field of ophthalmology, given that the major eye diseases - age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataract - predominantly affect the elderly. The challenges facing ophthalmology in an ageing society have not previously been addressed in a comprehensive way, although there are common denominators of the various eye diseases that affect the elderly. This book provides such a comprehensive overview encompassing epidemiology, risk factors, current treatment and prophylaxis, disability, co-morbidity, and the impact on quality of life. World leaders in their respective fields provide state-of-the-art knowledge on the geriatric aspects of ophthalmology that will help to improve the management of this growing patient population.Vision: How It Works and What Can Go Wrong
Par Joseph L Dowling, John E Dowling. 2000
Over the past fifty years, enormous progress has been made in understanding visual mechanisms and treating eye disorders. And yet…
the scientist is not always aware of the latest clinical advances and the clinician is often not up to date on the basic scientific discoveries. Writing in nontechnical language, John and Joseph Dowling, a neuroscientist and an ophthalmologist, examine vision from both perspectives, providing concise descriptions of basic visual mechanisms and related clinical abnormalities. Thus, an account of the photoreceptors is followed by a consideration of retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration; an explanation of the retina's function is followed by details of glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. The authors begin with the cornea and lens, which project an image on the light-sensitive elements inside the eye, the photoreceptors, and how that process can be compromised by such disorders as cataracts and corneal disease. They go on to describe, among other things, how the photoreceptors capture light; retinal and visual cortical anatomy and physiology; and higher level visual processing that leads to perception. Cortical disorders such as amblyopia are discussed as well as specific deficits such as the inability to recognize faces, colors, or moving objects. Finally, they survey the evolution of our knowledge of vision, and speculate about future advances.Colours and Colour Vision
Par Daniel Kernell. 2016
Colours are increasingly important in our daily life but how did colour vision evolve? How have colours been made, used…
and talked about in different cultures and tasks? How do various species of animals see colours? Which physical stimuli allow us to see colours and by which physiological mechanisms are they perceived? How and why do people differ in their colour perceptions? In answering these questions and others, this book offers an unusually broad account of the complex phenomenon of colour and colour vision. The book's broad and accessible approach gives it wide appeal and it will serve as a useful coursebook for upper-level undergraduate students studying psychology, particularly cognitive neuroscience and visual perception courses, as well as for students studying colour vision as part of biology, medicine, art and architecture courses.Rapid Ophthalmology
Par Andrew Coombes, Zahir Mirza. 2013
A brand new title in the Rapid series, providing a concise, structured approach for students preparing for ophthalmology examinationsPresents a…
thorough foundation of ophthalmology knowledge, emphasising clinically relevant information, in the familiar 'Rapid' series format where diseases are presented in alphabetical order so aiding quick look-up of conditionsIdeal for use in busy clinical settings, such as clinics and hospital wards, while on rotationIncludes a companion website at www.wileyrapids.com/ophthalmology containing a range of clinical images in PowerPoint formatThe Unseen Minority: A Social History of Blindness in the United States
Par Frances A. Koestler. 2004
The book ia a definitive history of the societal forces affecting blind people in the United States and the professions…
that evolved to provide services to people who are visually impaired.Non-Sighted and Sighted Adults' Volumetric Perceptions of Functional Objects
Par T M Nelson, C J Ladan, J Epps. 1978
A report on the study of the manner in which sighted, sighted-but-blindfolded, late-blind (subsequent to 7 years of age), and…
congenitally blind (blind since birth) persons employ physical parameters in determining weight and volume of functional objects.Ocular Surface Disease
Par Ali R. Djalilian. 2016
This book provides a concise review of the latest diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for effective management of patients with ocular…
surface diseases (OSD), ranging from the very common dry eyes and tear film disorders to the more severe epithelial diseases such as limbal stem cell deficiency. The role and application of both medical and surgical treatments are carefully explained, covering, for example, current medical approaches to dry eye disease, ocular graft versus host disease, and chronic cicatricial conjunctivitis, the use of contact lenses in management of OSD, amniotic membrane transplantation, limbal transplantation, cell-based therapies, and use of the Boston keratoprosthesis (KPro). The book is intended for optometrists and ophthalmologists, in practice or in training, who are seeking an update on the more advanced clinical practices. The chapters are authored by clinical experts in the field who share a wealth of practical knowledge and pearls that will be useful to any practitioner.Retinal Degenerative Diseases
Par Matthew M. Lavail, Joe G. Hollyfield, Robert E. Anderson, Christian Grimm, John Ash. 2012
This book will contain the proceedings of the XIV International Symposium on Retinal Degeneration (RD2010), held July 13-17, 2010, in…
Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada. The volume will present representative state-of-the-art research in almost all areas of retinal degenerations, ranging from cytopathologic, physiologic, diagnostic and clinical aspects; animal models; mechanisms of cell death; candidate genes, cloning, mapping and other aspects of molecular genetics; and developing potential therapeutic measures such as gene therapy and neuroprotective agents for potential pharmaceutical therapy.Foundations of Low Vision: Clinical and Functional Perspectives
Par Alan J. Koenig, Anne L. Corn. 1996
Minimizing Incisions and Maximizing Outcomes in Cataract Surgery
Par I Fine, Jorge L Ali y Sanz. 2010
Many ophthalmologists are in the transition from the traditional cataract surgery technique to the new minimally incision cataract surgery (MICS)…
technique. They are in the need of updated information on how to make this transition smoothly. In this book, world-renowned opinion leaders present up-to-date information on the new and fast-developing trends in cataract surgery. It reflects the state of the art of microincisional cataract surgery with the concept of minimizing incision. It offers all necessary information on the new technology as well as on the surgical technique. Further, it demonstrates how to handle difficult cataract cases as well as new intraocular lenses.Sjögren’s Syndrome
Par Carla M. Fox, Robert I. Fox. 1998
The key knowledge assembled in this book comprises today's most comprehensive resource on Sjögren's syndrome. Sjögren's patients require the care…
of a wide variety of clinical and surgical specialists to treat their disease and improve their quality of life. This volume presents a broad multi-disciplinary approach, enlisting the expertise of well-respected authors from around the world, covering the specialties of rheumatology, ophthalmology, oral medicine, oral surgery, otolaryngology, hematology, and others. This practical clinical resource begins with an overview of Sjögren's myths, pearls and tips, information for referring physicians, and diagnostic and classification and criteria. The second section covers pathogenesis, providing the backbone for our understanding current diagnostics and therapeutics. The third section is devoted to clinical manifestations and therapeutic considerations. It covers the entire spectrum of symptoms and treatment, infused with the experience and astute clinical observations of the book's contributors. With system-wide coverage of local and systemic therapy, the book examines current therapy, biologics, and emerging therapeutic targets. Presenting many international perspectives, this book creates an inter-connective conduit for the global community of Sjögren's patients and physicians.Ocular Transporters in Ophthalmic Diseases and Drug Delivery
Par Colin Barnstable, Joyce Tombran. 2008
In this exceptionally important new work, a panel of distinguished authors discusses all the latest developments in the study of…
ocular transporters. Focusing on the molecular characteristics, localization, and substrate specificities in various compartments of the eye, this volume discusses how transporters regulate the clarity of the cornea and lens, the movements of fluids across the ciliary epithelium and nutrients across the retinal pigment epithelium.Visual Transduction And Non-Visual Light Perception
Par Colin J. Barnstable, Joyce Tombran-Tink. 2008
This book reveals not only how the eye evolved into an organ of vision, but also describes how molecular mechanisms…
of key molecules operate in the phototransduction cascade. In this groundbreaking text, experts also explain mechanisms for sensing radiation outside of the visible wavelengths. Comprehensive and penetrating, the book brings together the mechanisms of the visual transduction cascade and is an invaluable text for everyone conducting research in the visual system.Augen-Sprechstunde
Par Wolfram Goertz, Birgit Hartmann. 2010
Grüner Star, Grauer Star, altersabhängige Netzhaut-Degeneration und durch Diabetes hervorgerufene Netzhautschäden gehören zu den häufigsten Ursachen für starke Sehminderung und…
Blindheit. Eine frühe Diagnose ist bei diesen Krankheiten entscheidend, um das Sehvermögen zu erhalten. Gegliedert nach Symptomen informiert der Ratgeber über mögliche Erkrankungen und Therapien, wobei alle Fachbegriffe verständlich erklärt werden. Lesern wird dadurch geholfen, richtig einzuschätzen, wie dringend eine augenärztliche Untersuchung anzuraten ist.Retinal Degenerative Diseases: Laboratory And Therapeutic Investigations (Advances In Experimental Medicine And Biology #723)
Par Joe Hollyfield, Robert Anderson, Christian Grimm, John Ash, Catherine Rickman, Matthew LaVail. 2018
The blinding diseases of inherited retinal degenerations have no treatments, and age-related macular degeneration has no cures, despite the fact…
that it is an epidemic among the elderly, with 1 in 3-4 affected by the age of 70. The RD Symposium will focus on the exciting new developments aimed at understanding these diseases and providing therapies for them. Since most major scientists in the field of retinal degenerations attend the biennial RD Symposia, they are known by most as the “best” and “most important” meetings in the field. The volume will present representative state-of-the-art research in almost all areas of retinal degenerations, ranging from cytopathologic, physiologic, diagnostic and clinical aspects; animal models; mechanisms of cell death; candidate genes, cloning, mapping and other aspects of molecular genetics; and developing potential therapeutic measures such as gene therapy and neuroprotective agents for potential pharmaceutical therapy. While advances in these areas of retinal degenerations will be described, there will be many new topics that either were in their infancy or did not exist at the time of the last RD Symposium, RD2014. These include the role of inflammation and immunity, as well as other basic mechanisms, in age-related macular degeneration, several new aspects of gene therapy, and revolutionary new imaging and functional testing that will have a huge impact on the diagnosis and following the course of retinal degenerations, as well as to provide new quantitative endpoints for clinical trials. The retina is an approachable part of the central nervous system (CNS), and there is a major interest in neuroprotective and gene therapy for CNS diseases and neurodegenerations, in general. It should be noted that with successful and exciting initial clinical trials in neuroprotective and gene therapy, including the restoration of sight in blind children, the retinal degeneration therapies are leading the way towards new therapeutic measures for neurodegenerations of the CNS. Many of the successes recently reported in these areas of retinal degeneration sprang from collaborations established at previous RD Symposia, and many of those will be reported at the RD2018 meeting and included in the proposed volume. We anticipate the excitement of those working in the field and those afflicted with retinal degenerations will be reflected in the volume.Corneal Regenerative Medicine: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #1014)
Par Che Connon, Bernice Wright. 2013
Continuous regeneration of the cornea is necessary to maintain this tissue in the transparent state that is essential for vision.…
Therapy for repair of the damaged anterior cornea is currently addressed through the transplantation of donor corneas or the delivery of limbal epithelial stem cells (LESC) to the ocular surface using amniotic membrane (AM) as a supporting scaffold. Research on the bioengineering of corneal equivalents as replacement tissue is underway to develop viable corneal prosthetics. Corneal Regenerative Medicine: Methods and Protocols provides a concise overview of essential techniques in the field of corneal regenerative medicine, highlighting novel strategies to guide the management of key therapies within this area of medicine. Divided into four convenient sections, topics include the identification, characterisation and cultivation of LESC, as well as the investigation of biopolymers used as the basis for corneal substitutes. Written in the successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and easily accessible, Corneal Regenerative Medicine: Methods and Protocols covers the fundamental techniques useful for both the laboratory and clinical settings.