Neuro-Ophthalmology : The Practical Guide

Leonard A. Levin

ISBN 10: 1588901831 / ISBN 13: 9781588901835

Published by Thieme, Stuttgart, Thieme, New York, 2005

About this Item

Neuware - For those clinicians with minimal experience in reading the signs and symptoms of neuro-ophthalmic disease, this book provides the information you need to make accurate clinical judgments and will give you the confidence to handle emergency situations. Features: -Well-organized sections on examination techniques, signs and symptoms, categories of neuro-ophthalmic disorders, and key diagnostic tests -More than 200 full-color photographs of specific diseases for easy identification -Detailed lists of differential diagnoses and 'red flags' to prevent errors in evaluation or treatment -In-depth discussions of optic tumors, diplopia and polyopia, Horner's Syndrome, nerve palsies, visual field defects, eye movement disorders, and more Designed for specialists and non-specialists alike, this user-friendly guidebook will be invaluable for immediate diagnostic and management decisions, including knowing when referrals are in order.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Neuro-Ophthalmology : The Practical Guide
• Publisher: Thieme, Stuttgart, Thieme, New York
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1588901831
• ISBN 13: 9781588901835
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 287W x 225H x 27D millimeters 287 millimeters width by 225 millimeters height by 27 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1795 grams

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Synopsis

A complete "hands-on" book for specialists and non-specialists

For those clinicians with minimal experience in reading the signs and symptoms of neuro-ophthalmic disease, this book provides the information you need to make accurate clinical judgments and will give you the confidence to handle emergency situations.

Features:

• Well-organized sections on examination techniques, signs and symptoms, categories of neuro-ophthalmic disorders, and key diagnostic tests
• More than 200 full-color photographs of specific diseases for easy identification
• Detailed lists of differential diagnoses and "red flags" to prevent errors in evaluation or treatment
• In-depth discussions of optic tumors, diplopia and polyopia, Horner's Syndrome, nerve palsies, visual field defects, eye movement disorders, and more

Designed for specialists and non-specialists alike, this user-friendly guidebook will be invaluable for immediate diagnostic and management decisions, including knowing when referrals are in order.

About the Author

Professor and Chief, Neuro-Ophthalmology Division, Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA