Leitman's Manual for Eye Examination and Diagnosis is a concise introduction to eye diagnosis and treatment.

Designed to be read cover-to-cover, this short, well illustrated text summarizes key points needed for understanding basic examination techniques, use of instruments and major ophthalmic disorders. It provides a strong foundation of knowledge on which to grow and enjoy this ever-changing speciality.

Manual for Eye Examination and Diagnosis is the only complete overview of eyecare available in such an easy-to-read format, and features:

• Over 360 full-color illustrations and clinical photographs
• Coverage of the fundamentals with practical, clinical points
• Updated information on refractive surgery, glaucoma surgery and neurophthalmology
• Latest information on tests such as OCT and optic nerve fiber scanning

Contents

Medical History

• Medical illnesses
• Medications
• Family history of eye disease

Measurement of Vision and Refraction

• Visual acuity
• Optics
• Refraction
• Contact lenses
• Refractive surgery

Neuro-ophthalmology

• Eye movements
• Strabismus
• The pupil
• Visual field testing
• Nystagmus
• Circulatory disturbances affecting vision

External Structures

• Lymph nodes
• Lacrimal system
• Lids
• Lashes

The Orbit

• Exophthalmos
• Enophthalmos

Slit Lamp Examination and Glaucoma

• Cornea
• Conjunctiva
• Sclera
• Glaucoma
• Uvea
• Vitreous
• Cataracts

The Retina

• Retinal anatomy
• Fundus examination
• Fluorescein angiography
• Papilledema (choked disk)
• White retinal lesions
• Diseases of retinal vessels
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Macular degeneration
• Common retinal diseases

Index

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