Neuro-ophthalmology (Volume 102) (Handbook of Clinical Neurology, Volume 102) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0444529039 ISBN 13: 9780444529039

Publisher: Elsevier, 2011

Synopsis

The Handbook of Clinical Neurology Vol 102: Neuro-Ophthalmology provides a comprehensive discussion of the field of neuro-ophthalmology. The book is organized into four sections. Section 1 lays out fundamental concepts of the visual system and eye movements. It discusses the anatomy and physiology of the afferent visual system and the ocular motor system, and the neuro-ophthalmological examination. Section 2 deals with disorders of the afferent visual system, covering retinal disorders; abnormalities of the optic disc; lesions of the optic nerve; the optic chiasm; disorders of the optic tract, radiation, and occipital lobe; disorders of higher visual processing; and rehabilitative techniques.

Section 3 discusses ocular motor abnormalities, including infranuclear ocular motor disorders; nuclear, internuclear, and supranuclear ocular motor disorders; nystagmus and saccadic intrusions; disorders of higher gaze control; and normal and abnormal lid function. Section 4 covers disorders of the pupil; neuro-ophthalmology of orbital disease; and functional neuro-ophthalmology. This book will be useful to early-stage physicians, as well as specialists interested in the latest developments in neuro-ophthalmology.

• A comprehensive resource that explores the innovative methods used to understand the visual system
• An in-depth study of how the brain processes vision, and the role certain functions such as eye movement play in visual diagnosis and memory
• Clinical and laboratory methods of evaluation that are perfect for physicians and specialists in any stage of practice

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From the Back Cover

This volume provides a comprehensive look into the innovative methods used to explore the visual system. From the way the brain processes vision, an imperative part of the human experience, to the role eye movement plays in a range of questions concerning visual perception, memory, attention, free will, and even topological diagnoses, this in-depth handbook gives neurologists, ophthalmologists, and neuro-ophthalmologists an invaluable tool to help them better understand the visual system.

Disorders of the retinal and cerebral cortex, and those that affect control of eye and lid movements are thoroughly discussed, along with groundbreaking visual rehabilitative methods, and chapters on individual parts of the visual system. Practitioners will find a useful resource that lays out fundamental concepts, while seamlessly summarizing clinical and laboratory methods for neuro-ophthalmological evaluation.

The material is perfect for early-stage physicians or long practicing specialists who wish to learn the latest developments in the field.

Edition details

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0444529039
• ISBN 13: 9780444529039
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 544
• Editor: Kennard PhD FRCP FMedSci Christopher, Leigh R. John