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Ophthalmology and Visual Science resources for medical students, residents, fellows and staff
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- Eye RoundsOphthalmology Grand Rounds and EyeRounds are services of the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences in Iowa City, Iowa.
On this site you will find case reports from our morning rounds, images, videos and tutorials. EyeRounds is a growing resource for students, residents, physicians, and patients. Over time, our site has gained momentum. Every day we receive thousands of hits from over 40 countries.
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Ophthalmology Textbooks
The Wills Eye Manual by
For more than 25 years, The Wills Eye Manual has been a best-selling source of authoritative guidance on treating ocular disorders in an office, emergency room, or hospital setting. The 7th Edition introduces exciting new changes to bring this pocket-sized reference thoroughly up to date - including extensive multimedia content - while retaining the features that have made it so useful in daily practice. New to this edition: Recent major clinical trials data Expertly produced videos depicting a wide range of common procedures with step-by-step narration, carefully selected to complement key techniques Changing trends in trauma, oculoplastics, cornea, pediatrics, neuro-ophthalmology, uveitis, and more Outstanding features you've come to expect from the Wills Eye Manual: The most accurate and current information on more than 200 ophthalmic conditions Effective clinical recommendations for evaluation, diagnosis, management, and treatment Concise outline format for portability and quick reference All chapters written and edited by the residents and attending ophthalmologists at one of busiest and largest eye hospitals in the country It's everything you wanted to know and nothing more. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: Complete content with enhanced navigation Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use
ISBN: 9781496318831Publication Date: 2016-06-11
Liu, Volpe, and Galetta's Neuro-Ophthalmology by
Liu, Volpe, and Galetta's Neuro-Ophthalmology: Diagnosis and Management, 3rd Edition remains unique in its complete, authoritative coverage of the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders affecting the eye. Bridging the gap between a handbook and an encyclopedic resource, it distills a vast amount of information into a single, concise, superbly illustrated volume. User-friendly and thoroughly up to date, this highly renowned reference is a one-stop resource for current information in this growing area. Combines over 1,000 illustrations and cross references with tables, outlines, and flow-diagrams to provide you with everything you need to understand the underlying presentation, pathophysiology, neuroimaging, and diagnostic studies in neuro-ophthalmology, along with the ideal diagnostic, treatment, and ongoing management tools for all neuro-ophthalmic conditions. Covers the neurological examination and the bedside neuro-ophthalmic evaluation of comatose patients that demonstrates how the examination can be used to confirm a diagnosis arrived at from the patient history. Includes the expertise and knowledge of a small, hand-picked contributor team that ensure the latest advances are incorporated into each chapter. Contains increased coverage on the use of optical coherence tomography (OCT) and its role in revolutionizing the ability to make more accurate neuro-ophthalmic diagnoses. Features twice the number of videos as the previous edition, including new footage of eye movement and eyelid disorders, pupillary abnormalities, and examination techniques. Also included are instructional videos demonstrating diagnostic bedside vestibular techniques in addition to therapeutic repositioning maneuvers used to treat all variants (i.e., posterior, horizontal, and anterior canals) of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Provides all-new information on gaze disorders, nystagmus, and neuro-ophthalmic manifestations of demyelinating disease. Presents current knowledge on vestibular disease and the neuro-ophthalmic manifestations of head trauma, as well as brainstem, cerebellar, and degenerative diseases. Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
ISBN: 9780323340441Publication Date: 2018-04-05
Basic Ophthalmology by Call Number: RE46 .B373 2010ISBN: 9781615251230Publication Date: 2010-10-01This book is available in the Hardin Library print collection.
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Specialty Textbooks
Atlas of Clinical Ophthalmology by Call Number: FOLIO RE71 .A75 2005ISBN: 0323036562Publication Date: 2004-12-09This book can be found in the Hardin Library folio collection.
Intraocular Tumors: An Atlas and a Textbook by Call Number: FOLIO RC280.E9 S547 2008ISBN: 9780781775809Publication Date: 2007-12-03This book can be found in the Hardin Library folio collection.
Pearls and Pitfalls in Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery by ISBN: 9781493915446Publication Date: 2014-12-10
Phacodynamics by Call Number: Stacks RE451 .S35 2005ISBN: 1556426887Publication Date: 2004-10-14This book can be found in the Hardin Library folio collection.
Video Atlas of Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery by ISBN: 9780323297578Publication Date: 2016-02-01
Walsh and Hoyt's Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology by
Thoroughly revised and updated for its Sixth Edition, this classic work is the most comprehensive reference on diagnosis and treatment of neuro-ophthalmologic diseases. This edition has two new editors—Val#65533;rie Biousse, MD and John B. Kerrison, MD—and has been streamlined from five volumes into three tightly edited volumes with a sharper focus on patient management. Coverage includes major updates on genetics of diseases, new diagnostic techniques, and the newest treatment options. This first volume covers the visual sensory system, the autonomic nervous system, the ocular motor system, the eyelid, facial pain and headache, and nonorganic disease. Volume 2 covers tumors, the phacomatoses, and vascular disease. Volume 3 covers degenerative, metabolic, infectious, inflammatory, and demyelinating diseases.
ISBN: 0781748119Publication Date: 2004-12-17
Chandler and Grant's Glaucoma by
Chandler and Grant's Glaucoma, now in its Fifth Edition, represents a timely update to one of the field's seminal texts on the medical practice and surgical management of glaucoma. Edited by Drs. Malik Y. Kahook and Joel S. Schuman and with contributions from David L. Epstein and over 50 contributors, Chandler and Grant's Glaucoma, Fifth Edition brings together the experience of world-class glaucoma experts who belong to a long line of surgeons trained by using the teachings of the original authors of this classic work. Meticulous updating from the previous edition maintains the well-established historical teachings of Drs. Paul A. Chandler and W. Morton Grant and defines this new Fifth Edition as the most relevant and invaluable reference on the topic of glaucoma. Exploring subject areas from the mechanisms behind clinical observation to the details on treating the individual patient in the office, Chandler and Grant's Glaucoma, Fifth Edition brings together the experience of world-class glaucoma experts trained from the original teachings of this book. New topics and features in the Fifth Edition: * Advances in imaging of the optic nerve and retina * Updates on medical therapy of glaucoma * New approaches for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery * Over 400 images and tables Chandler and Grant's Glaucoma has been an invaluable reference for the medical and surgical management of glaucoma for generations of ophthalmologists. This updated Fifth Edition builds on the teachings of previous editions, while expanding on new knowledge, making the Fifth Edition as relevant in the 21st century as when the first lectures were presented by Drs. Chandler and Grant.
Call Number: Permanent Reserve RE871 .C45 2013ISBN: 9781556429545Publication Date: 2013-04-15
Resident Lecture Series Resource
- AAO Basic and Clinical Science Course eBook Collection (BCSC) This link opens in a new window As of 2020 titles are individually listed within Ebsco eBook platform. BCSC is "ophthalmology’s trusted, definitive compilation of scientific research and clinical experience" and is continually updated by a faculty of more than 80 experts. Each of the 13 volumes includes up-to-date clinical knowledge, concise information and tables, self-assessment questions with answers, photos and illustrations, and opportunities for earning AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
