Ophthalmology e-dition: Text with Continually Updated Online Reference - Hardcover

Yanoff MD, Myron; Duker MD, Jay S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0323029078 ISBN 13: 9780323029070

Publisher: Mosby, 2003

Synopsis

This state-of-the-art reference covers every aspect of ophthalmology, combining the latest on genetics, diagnostic tips and techniques, proven management strategies, surgical approaches, new drugs and more. An esteemed author team and contributions of hundreds of top-tier practitioners provide trustworthy guidance on practically every ophthalmic condition and procedure.Filled with an impressive collection of 2,500 detailed photographic images!What is an e-dition?Several major new titles and established reference works are now available as e-ditions, a revolutionary new format that gives you both the updated new edition of the book, in this case Yanoff's Ophthalmology 2nd edition, and also a state-of-the-art website with many new additional features.

The entire content of the book online and fully searchable

Weekly content updates - the e-dition is a "living book" that is continually updated by the authors so that you ALWAYS have the most current information available - something that is outside the capabilities of the traditional reference book.

A complete library of easily downloadable electronic images, perfect for Powerpoint presentations

And more!

• Presents eight brand-new chapters: Perspectives on Aberrations of the Eye; Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis Complications; Management of LASIK Complications; Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis; Laser Thermal Keratoplasty; Epibulbar Tumors; Most Urgent Ophthalmic Pathologies; and Nonpenetrating Glaucoma Surgery.
• Offers an entirely new section―Neuro-ophthalmologic Emergencies―as well as completely revised sections on Refractive Surgery; Cataract; Cornea and External Disease; and Uveitis and Other Intraocular Inflammations.
• Provides a wealth of new material on molecular biology/cytogenetics · electronic images · electronic vision · and wavefront testing.
• Features more than 400 new illustrations.
• Is available as a book...as a dynamic, continuously updated, fully searchable web site...or as a breakthrough e-dition book/web access package!
• Additional web site bonus material includes: Access to Mosby's Drug Consult · Image bank containing all of the images and illustrations from the book - downloadable for use in reports, presentations, and more · References hyperlinked to PubMed to assist in research · Weekly updates to the text to reflect the latest guidelines, techniques, devices, and more!

The New Edition incorporates new material on:

• Laser-assisted surgical techniques
• Nonpenetrating glaucoma surgery
• Neuro-ophthalmologic emergencies
• And much more!

About this title

Book Description

Continually updated online reference with essential info for your patients and practice

About the Author

Myron Yanoff, MD, FACS, Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology, Allegheny University Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA and Jay S. Duker, MD, New England Eye Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA

Edition details

• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0323029078
• ISBN 13: 9780323029070
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2