Retina Choroid & Vitreous Requistes in Ophthalmology

Finally, there appears a book dedicated solely to the posterior segment of the eye.Retina, Choroid, and Vitreous is the fifth volume and a perfect complement of the Requisites in Ophthalmology series; it extracts the most essential information of what is important to learn for both ophthalmologists in practice and in training. Dr. Pulido covers the most frequently found diseases, such as: age-related macular degeneration (the leading cause of blindness in the U.S.) and its recent breakthroughs, repair of retinal trauma and detachment, treatment of infections, and the evaluation of all imaging technologies and diagnostic modalities. Unique to the requisite series, it adopts a well-illustrated format comprised of boxes, highlighted sections, and points to remember. In addition, colour photographs depict the latest imaging techniques in order to aid the physician in accurately diagnosing ailments.*Focuses on the essential information needed for diagnosis and treatment of the areas of the eye that are the most difficult to examine.*Provides the most frequently used medical and surgical methods for treating retinal diseases.*Covers the latest imaging technologies and diagnostic modalities.*Features all the elements that have made previous Requisites in Ophthalmology volumes so popular-including chapter outlines, summaries of major points, boxed information highlights, plentiful artwork, and a focus on the most important material.*Offers color photographs, surgical drawings, illustrations, and diagrams to aid in accurate diagnosis.