Comprehensive Ophthalmology 7th edition

 

Book Metadata

• Full Title: Comprehensive Ophthalmology

• Authors:

• AK Khurana, MS FAICO CTO (London): Senior Professor and Ex-Head, Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Rohtak, India

• Aruj K Khurana, DNB FICO FVRS: Consultant, Vitreo-retinal Services, Rishikesh, India

• Bhawna P Khurana, MS DNB FICO FNN: Assistant Professor, Dehradun, India

• Editors: Not specified in source

• Year of Publication: Not specified in source

• Edition: Seventh Edition

• Total Number of Pages: 662 pages.

Copyright Summary

The book is published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, appearing as the seventh edition of the work. While the provided source excerpts contain the title page and publication locations (New Delhi, London, Panama), specific ISBN numbers and detailed legal notices are not specified in the source.

Preface Analysis

The source material lists the preface as beginning on page vii, but the full text of the preface or a general introduction to the entire volume is not specified in the source. 

However, the introduction to the "Practical Ophthalmology" section indicates an educational intent to enhance clinical skills in identifying and diagnosing common eye diseases to facilitate primary care and timely specialist referrals.

The primary audience appears to be medical students and practicing physicians seeking a structured approach to ophthalmic cases.

Chapter List

The following chapters are organized into six distinct clinical sections as presented in the Table of Contents:

Section I: Anatomy and Physiology of Eye

Anatomy and Development of Eye

Physiology of Eye and Vision

Errors of Refraction and Accommodation

Diseases of Cornea

Diseases of Sclera

Diseases of Uveal Tract

Diseases of Lens

Glaucoma

Diseases of Vitreous

Diseases of Retina

Neuro-ophthalmology

Ocular Motility and Strabismus

Disorders of Eyelids

Diseases of Lacrimal Apparatus

Diseases of Orbit

Ocular Injuries

Lasers and Cryotherapy in Ophthalmology

Community Ophthalmology

Clinical Ophthalmic Cases

Darkroom Procedures

Ophthalmic Instruments and Operative Ophthalmology

Section II: Optics and Refraction

Elementary and Physiological Optics

Section III: Diseases of Eye and Ocular Adnexa

Diseases of Conjunctiva

Section IV: Ocular Therapeutics

Ocular Pharmacology

Section V: Systemic and Community Ophthalmology

Systemic Ophthalmology

Section VI: Practical Ophthalmology

Clinical Methods in Ophthalmology

Why Read This? 

For the practicing physician, this text offers a comprehensive bridge between fundamental ocular science and clinical application. It provides highly scannable resources, including:

• Differential Diagnosis Tables: Detailed comparisons for red-eye conditions, such as distinguishing between acute conjunctivitis, iridocyclitis, and congestive glaucoma.

• Practical Case Management: A dedicated section on clinical ophthalmic cases provides "long case" and "short case" presentation formats, ideal for refreshing clinical acumen.

• Therapeutic and Operative Guidance: Summaries of laser mechanisms, pharmacology, and step-by-step surgical techniques for procedures like cataract extraction (ECCE and SICS).

• Systemic and Community Context: Essential information on ocular manifestations of systemic diseases and public health initiatives for blindness prevention, which is vital for practitioners working in community health settings.

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