Neuro-Ophthalmology

by Thurtell, Matthew J.; Tomsak, Robert L.; Daroff, Robert B.

• ISBN13: 9780199322893
• ISBN10: 0199322899
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2011-11-01
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Neuro-ophthalmology is a field of medicine that touches on every subspecialty in neurology, but has an undeserved reputation as a branch of knowledge that is difficult to learn and practice. Many neurologists and ophthalmologists do not receive sufficient exposure to neuro-ophthalmology during their residencies, and are uncomfortable diagnosing and treating patients with neuro-ophthalmic problems.

Authored by neuro-ophthalmologists whose careers span three generations in the field, Neuro-Ophthalmology helps clinicians evaluate and manage patients with neuro-ophthalmic problems. This "curb-side consult" approach is divided into five sections: afferent (visual) disorders; efferent (eye movement) disorders; eyelid disorders; pupil disorders; and combination syndromes. Based on the most current scholarly evidence and filled with practical advice, Neuro-Ophthalmology provides the answers to "what do I do now?"

Author Biography

Matthew J. Thurtell, MBBS, FRACP, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA.

Robert L. Tomsak, MD, PhD, Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology, Kresge Eye Institute, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.

Robert B. Daroff, MD, Professor of Neurology, Associate Dean for Development, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.