Overview
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Jane W. Chan
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Ophthalmology and Neurology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, USA
The only practical reference book focusing only on common optic nerve disorders
Discusses diagnosis, pathophysiology, management, and prognosis of complex optic nerve disorders
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Table of contents (11 chapters)
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- Julio A. Rodríguez-Padilla, Thomas R. Hedges III
Pages 235-244
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- Donald C. Hood, Karen Holopigian
Pages 245-269
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Back Matter
Pages 271-284
About this book
This book presents the salient features of optic nerve disorders, enc- passing optic neuritis, papilledema, ischemic optic neuropathies, c- pressive and in? ltrative optic neuropathies, traumatic optic neuropathies, nutritional and toxic optic neuropathies, hereditary optic neuropathies, and optic disc tumors. Chapters 1 to 9 outline key clinical aspects of each of these disorders. Chapter 10 illustrates some newer applications of optical coherence tomography (OCT) in monitoring optic nerve-related processes causing retinal nerve ? ber layer loss and in ruling out retinal disorders. Chapter 11 discusses the adjunctive role of visual evoked potential (VEP), multifocal VEP, electroretinogram (ERG), and mul- focal ERG in the diagnosis of more challenging visual problems, es- cially in distinguishing them from macular disorders and psychogenic etiologies. Although there are excellent textbooks covering various aspects of neuro-ophthalmology, this book is intended for any physician, including ophthalmologists, neurologists, and neurosurgeons. Fellows, residents, and medical students can acquire an up-to-date knowledge base to better help their patients with optic nerve disorders. It is a unique reference that combines the applications of some newer diagnostic techniques with the symptoms and signs approach to visual loss in a useful and practical format.
Reviews
From the reviews:
“The text is intended to provide salient information about common optic nerve disorders and it successfully achieves this goal. … This is a beautifully organized textbook that serves as an excellent review of optic nerve disorders. It is also comprehensive enough to serve as a reference book on this subject. New data and treatment options are thoroughly covered … . It is highly recommended for clinicians and students … who would like to enhance their understanding of optic nerve disorders.” (Airaj Fasluddin, American Orthoptic Journal, Issue 59, 2009)
Authors and Affiliations
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Ophthalmology and Neurology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, USA
Jane W. Chan
