Medical Retina (Essentials in Ophthalmology) 1st Edition
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“This … volume is an overview of fundal diseases by eminent authors. It is part of a new series that aims to provide current and comprehensive reviews of recent and noteworthy advances in the eight subspecialties of ophthalmology … . It … covers the some advancing areas in a thorough and accessible way.” (Vaegan, Documenta Ophthalmologica, Vol. 113, 2006)
“A major part of it deals with topics around age-related macular degeneration. … There are overall 74 high-quality figures, most of them in colour, and 6 tables. … The chapters are well structured, and the layout of the book makes it reading convenient. The overall size is just right. The book is useful for all ophthalmologists, both for those in private practice and for those working in a clinical setting. … worth reading for a quick update in medical retina.” (Michael Ulbig, Graefe’s Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 2006)
“The aim of this series is to provide a review of the relevant subspecialty based on the recent and noteworthy advances. … It is well written and has a clear and easily readable style. … The book is also an excellent review text for established specialist in medical retina … . In summary, this is a super little book that deserves its place on the already overcrowded shelves of medical retinal specialists. … no library catalogue is complete without it.” (David Squirrell, Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, Vol. 34, 2006)
From the Back Cover
Recent advances in ophthalmic imaging technology have revolutionized fundus examination and contributed significantly in elucidating the pathophysiology of retinal diseases and improving their diagnosis and treatment. It is therefore fitting that this detailed full-color textbook in the Medical Retina series is devoted to ocular imaging. The volume reviews in detail the role of both established and novel forms of imaging, and is designed to be of benefit to clinicians and researchers alike. All of the chapters have been written by internationally recognized experts at the forefront of their fields. The result is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of retinal imaging that should prove informative and useful for everyone interested in the retina. Topics include: •Spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) of macular diseases •Comparison of OCT equipment •Simultaneous SD-OCT and confocal SLO imaging •Ultra-widefield imaging •Autofluorescence imaging •Near-infrared imaging •Macular pigment imaging •Metabolic mapping •Imaging of the choroid •Imaging the vitreous and the vitreoretinal interface with SD-OCT •New developments in OCT technology •Molecular imaging –This text refers to the Paperback edition.