The Essentials

by Miller, Neil R.; Newman, Nancy J.

• ISBN13: 9780683306828
• ISBN10: 0683306820
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-10-01
• Publisher: Williams & Wilkins

Summary

Recommended in the Brandon/Hill selected list of print books and journals for the small medical library - April 2001 & 2003 A practical, portable book, this handy reference condenses the major materials included in the big book that most consider the "bible of neuro-ophthalmology." It is designed for ready access and includes the symptomatic approach to the patient. Non-specialists will find it particularly helpful.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknowledgments	ix
Contributors	xi
Section I THE AFFERENT VISUAL SYSTEM
Approach to the Patient: Examination of the Visual Sensory System	3	(56)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Retina and Optic Nerve: Distinguishing Retinal from Optic Nerve Disease	59	(41)
Anomalies of the Optic Disc	100	(34)
Topical Diagnosis of Acquired Optic Nerve Disorders	134	(32)
Papilledema	166	(30)
Optic Neuritis	196	(25)
Ischemic Optic Neuropathies	221	(26)
Compressive and Infiltrative Optic Neuropathies	247	(31)
Traumatic Optic Neuropathies	278	(12)
Toxic and Deficiency Optic Neuropathies	290	(13)
Hereditary Optic Neuropathies	303	(20)
Topical Diagnosis of Chiasmal and Retrochiasmal Lesions	323	(46)
Central Disorders of Visual Function	369	(42)
Section II PUPIL
Examination of the Pupils, Accommodation, and Lacrimation	411	(21)
Disorders of Pupillary Function, Accommodation, and Lacrimation	432	(57)
Section III EFFERENT SYSTEM
Examination of Ocular Motility and Alignment	489	(20)
Nuclear and Infranuclear Ocular Motility Disorders	509	(53)
Supranuclear and Internuclear Ocular Motor Disorders	562	(52)
Nystagmus and Related Ocular Motility disorders	614	(33)
Myopathies Affecting the Extracular Muscles	647	(42)
Disorders of Neuromuscular Transmission	689	(32)
Section IV EYELID
Abnormal Eyelid Position and Movement	721	(48)
Section V NONORGANIC DISEASE
Neuro-Ophthalmologic Manifestations of Nonorganic Disease	769	(22)
Index	791