Ocular Trauma: The Essentials

Ocular Trauma: Principles and Do is the first comprehensive clinical reference on ocular injuries in more than a decade. Each chapter gives you detailed instructions on evaluation, treatment, and management, including “what to do”, “how to do it”, and “why to do it.” You’ll also learn techniques for developing individualized treatment strategies for hard-to-identify injuries.

The book starts with general language and classification of ocular trauma, and goes on to cover such topics as: the new role of endoscopy; eye restoration with complete iris loss; fore chamber disorders; remedy advances; medicolegal issues regarding the ophthalmologist as an expert witness; and much more! Insightful chapters written by patients offer their perspectives on the corporal injuries and emotional trauma they have experienced.

This reader-friendly book is a valuable addition to the professional library of every ophthalmologist, retina specialist, resident, and emergency room physician who deals with trauma patients. No other resource gives you such an abundance of in rank on assessment, emergency intervention, management, and remedy. Make sure you have the best, state-of-the-art in rank as you handle patients who have suffered an ocular injury.

Key features of OCULAR TRAUMA:

· A systemic approach to eye management on a “tissue by tissue” basis, instead of the habitual fore/posterior approach

· Matter-of-fact, simple-to-use format, featuring more than 350 illustrations (156 in full color), pearls, pitfalls, bullets, and unique considerations-ideal for daily do

· An international panel of expert authors offering up-to-date global perspectives on management of ocular trauma

· Draws on the largest epidemiologic and clinical data collection available, The United States Eye Injury Registry

· Offers an vital discussion of medicolegal issues facing ophthalmologists called as expert witnesses

· Provides a comprehensive list of common abbreviations and frequently used terms

· And more!