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PRACTICAL OPHTHALMOLOGY
A Survival Guide for Doctors and Optometrists
by Anthony Pane & Peter Simcock
ISBN: 0443101124
Reviewed by Pathmanathan Pathmaraj in 2005
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Written by Anthony Pane, Brisbane-based Ophthalmologist
and Peter Simcock, UK Ophthalmologist. This book is written for General
Practitioners, junior Ophthalmic Residents, Optometrists and Orthoptists.
The chapters are organised in a presenting-symptom format, rather
than disease. It guides the reader towards the diagnosis and management
of the condition including indicating whether a referral to an Ophthalmologist
is required.
Practical Ophthalmology has very good diagnostic flow charts
for ophthalmic disease and conditions. It also has tips in examining
children, which should be useful for general Ophthalmologists. The
chapters that may be the most useful in examining children are Abnormal
appearance of the eye or eyelids, Turned Eye/double vision
and Watery, itchy or gritty eyes.
This book also contains "Critical Points" tables on particular
topics/conditions, such as how to examine an eye patient, visual loss,
Red eye and Eye trauma. These tables highlight the important management
issues of the condition and are useful in preventing missing an important
diagnosis.
Practical Ophthalmology is also especially useful for the Ophthalmologist
who is involved in teaching Medical students, Optometrists or General
Practitioners, as important points that are provided, should be highlighted
in their teachings.
In summary, it is an excellent practical and accessible guide to a
wide variety of readers who are involved in seeing eye patients.
Dr Pathmanathan Pathmaraj
FRANZCO
This is available for purchase through the Library's Bookshop Service, or available for loan
through the library. Contact the library
for more details.
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