Clinical Decisions In Neuro Ophthalmology

Organized by symptom-rather than by known diagnosis-the new, 3rd Edition of this critically acclaimed resource simplifies the identification and treatment of a full range of neuro-ophthalmic conditions. Abundant decision trees and concise text discussions systematically guide readers from any presenting complaint through the appropriate tests to a definitive diagnosis. They also outline the most appropriate medical and surgical management approaches. Every chapter has been thoroughly updated to reflect the very latest information in the field. Decision trees have been simplified to make problem solving easier than ever before. A new, 52-figure full-color insert demonstrates recent advances in brain imaging. Coverage encompasses hot topics such as optic neuropathies visual illusions and hallucinations eyelid disturbances proptosis and periodic pain and headache.

Written by an ophthalmologist and a neurologist with more than 30 years experience between them, this is the first book devoted specifically to differential diagnosis in neuro-ophthalmology. The expanded and updated second edition uses an evidence-based approach to link symptoms to specific findings, and covers all major advances in the field.The book utilizes a series of easy-to-follow pathways - supported by helpful tables and expertly written text - to help you walk through any clinical situation and confidently reach a diagnosis. Topics covered include: optic neuritis, diplopia, lid retraction, nerve palsies, and much more!Benefit from these key features:- Emphasis on cost-effective, evidence-based techniques- Coverage of new topics such as optic nerve glioma, meningiomas, and papilledema- Valuable tables of pathologies and clinical findings that help detect unusual signs and avoid common misinterpretations- Practical, easy-to-use format - written with the front line clinician in mind- Thousands of useful and updated referencesHere is an invaluable resource for all ophthalmologists, neurosurgeons, and neurologists who need the latest diagnostic and treatment techniques for neuro-ophthalmologic disorders. Residents and students will find it an outstanding introduction to the field.

This book covers all relevant techniques of diagnosis as well as interpretations of clinical signs in Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology. All information is highly structured, highlighting ‘definition’, ‘note’ and ‘pearl’, so that it can also be used by the physician during the patient encounter. The included flow chart posters remind the physician of the most important information. This unique and practical guide offers invaluable and practical advice for physicians treating patients with neuro-ophthalmic problems.

"Developed at Philadelphia's famed Wills Eye Institute, the series presents unmistakable guidelines for the differential diagnosis and treatment of the full range of ophthalmic problems. For each condition there are photographs coupled with salient points of epidemiology, history, physical examination, differential diagnosis, laboratory and special examinations, disease course, and up-to-date treatments. The Series is a unique combination of text, quick reference, and color atlas, covering every essential sub-specialty in Ophthalmology including pediatrics. Each title features more than 150 color illustrations throughout and a short, succinct format which in most cases, includes: Epidemiology and Etiology, History, Physical Examination, Differential Diagnosis, Laboratory and Special Examinations, Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Management. The book is designed as an aid to the diagnosis and management of Vitreoretinal disease in the care of patients and as a resource for the student and trainee"--Provided by publisher.

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.

This book is a complete guide to neuro-ophthalmology for practising ophthalmologists and trainees. Beginning with an overview of visual acuity assessment, the next chapters explain different diagnostic techniques including optical coherence tomography. The following sections discuss numerous neuro-ophthalmic disorders and their management. The book concludes with comprehensive appendices covering Dynamic Visual Acuity: A Simple Test for Vestibular Function, Strabismus Terminology, and A Note on Ocular Motor Disorders in Multiple Sclerosis. More than 125 images and illustrations enhance the text.

This convenient, portable handbook presents the most essential and clinically oriented material from the classic three-volume reference, "Walsh & Hoyts Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology." The editors have condensed selected chapters on neuro-ophthalmic examination and diseases to make clinical neuro-ophthalmology more accessible to practitioners.