Today the field of ophthalmology continues to expand at an incredibly fast pace, led by the recognition of new diseases, new manifestations of old diseases, and innovative technologies to study and treat them. In spite of this monumental progress, there is still a legacy of “idiopathic” disorders that continue to emerge and persist in the annals of chorioretinal diseases; the mere term “idiopathic” defines our rudimentary understanding of many fundus disorders.
Since the 18th century, generations of ophthalmologists and retinal specialists have attempted to compile a comprehensive collection of teaching images of the fundus. Indeed, the very first such volume, Atlas of the Human Eye, was published in 1755 by Dr. Johann Zinn. The atlas format provides a means for readers to obtain a clear and confident recognition of all fundus diseases, common and rare. Capturing this enormous amount of information into a single volume is undoubtedly a challenging task, but one that is both necessary to ensure the recognition of vague and poorly understood abnormalities, as well as to guide better therapeutic forms of management for simple and complex clinical presentations. This task is made even more difficult by the enormous wealth of beautifully detailed photographs produced by today's highly sophisticated technological imaging systems that allow physicians to observe and examine layers of the retina as never before.
The Retinal Atlas is distinguished by its subtle and meaningful assimilations of clinical images and complementary diagnostic adjuncts, utilizing standard technology to illustrate, in a more dynamic way, the underlying clinical nature and pathophysiological aspects of diseases, their complications, and in some cases, even their treatment. A broad range of photographs has been laid out in a rational and effective fashion, resulting in a creative and unique atlas, suitable for all levels of eye care professionals, students in training, residents in ophthalmology as well as allied specialties, comprehensive ophthalmologists, retinal fellows, retinal specialists, and ancillary personnel.
Foreword
Geoffrey Chaucer once wrote: “The life so short, the craft so long to learn,” a phrase that is particularly befitting when applied to the practice of medicine. In my professional career, ophthalmology has made leaps and bounds in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of retinal diseases. Today the field of ophthalmology continues to expand at an incredibly fast pace, led by the recognition of new diseases, new manifestations of old diseases, and innovative technologies to study and treat them. In spite of this monumental progress, there is still a legacy of “idiopathic” disorders that continue to emerge and persist in the annals of chorioretinal diseases; the mere term “idiopathic” defines our rudimentary understanding of many fundus disorders.
Since the 18th century, generations of ophthalmologists and retinal specialists have attempted to compile a comprehensive collection of teaching images of the fundus. Indeed, the very first such volume, Atlas of the Human Eye, was published in 1755 by Dr. Johann Zinn. The atlas format provides a means for readers to obtain a clear and confident recognition of all fundus diseases, common and rare. Capturing this enormous amount of information into a single volume is undoubtedly a challenging task, but one that is both necessary to ensure the recognition of vague and poorly understood abnormalities, as well as to guide better therapeutic forms of management for simple and complex clinical presentations. This task is made even more difficult by the enormous wealth of beautifully detailed photographs produced by today's highly sophisticated technological imaging systems that allow physicians to observe and examine layers of the retina as never before.
The Retinal Atlas is distinguished by its subtle and meaningful assimilations of clinical images and complementary diagnostic adjuncts, utilizing standard technology to illustrate, in a more dynamic way, the underlying clinical nature and pathophysiological aspects of diseases, their complications, and in some cases, even their treatment. A broad range of photographs has been laid out in a rational and effective fashion, resulting in a creative and unique atlas, suitable for all levels of eye care professionals, students in training, residents in ophthalmology as well as allied specialties, comprehensive ophthalmologists, retinal fellows, retinal specialists, and ancillary personnel.
It is an honor for us to be invited to write the foreword for this atlas, which was compiled by an esteemed colleague and dear friend for many years. The author and his contributing partners deserve credit and congratulations for preparing a timely and important atlas that will benefit all casual and discerning readers who seek to acquire further knowledge of chorioretinal diseases and their management.
Geoffrey Chaucer once wrote: “The life so short, the craft so long to learn,” a phrase that is particularly befitting when applied to the practice of medicine. In my professional career, ophthalmology has made leaps and bounds in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of retinal diseases. Today the field of ophthalmology continues to expand at an incredibly fast pace, led by the recognition of new diseases, new manifestations of old diseases, and innovative technologies to study and treat them. In spite of this monumental progress, there is still a legacy of “idiopathic” disorders that continue to emerge and persist in the annals of chorioretinal diseases; the mere term “idiopathic” defines our rudimentary understanding of many fundus disorders.
Since the 18th century, generations of ophthalmologists and retinal specialists have attempted to compile a comprehensive collection of teaching images of the fundus. Indeed, the very first such volume, Atlas of the Human Eye, was published in 1755 by Dr. Johann Zinn. The atlas format provides a means for readers to obtain a clear and confident recognition of all fundus diseases, common and rare. Capturing this enormous amount of information into a single volume is undoubtedly a challenging task, but one that is both necessary to ensure the recognition of vague and poorly understood abnormalities, as well as to guide better therapeutic forms of management for simple and complex clinical presentations. This task is made even more difficult by the enormous wealth of beautifully detailed photographs produced by today's highly sophisticated technological imaging systems that allow physicians to observe and examine layers of the retina as never before.
The Retinal Atlas is distinguished by its subtle and meaningful assimilations of clinical images and complementary diagnostic adjuncts, utilizing standard technology to illustrate, in a more dynamic way, the underlying clinical nature and pathophysiological aspects of diseases, their complications, and in some cases, even their treatment. A broad range of photographs has been laid out in a rational and effective fashion, resulting in a creative and unique atlas, suitable for all levels of eye care professionals, students in training, residents in ophthalmology as well as allied specialties, comprehensive ophthalmologists, retinal fellows, retinal specialists, and ancillary personnel.
It is an honor for us to be invited to write the foreword for this atlas, which was compiled by an esteemed colleague and dear friend for many years. The author and his contributing partners deserve credit and congratulations for preparing a timely and important atlas that will benefit all casual and discerning readers who seek to acquire further knowledge of chorioretinal diseases and their management.
Harvey Lincoff, Ingrid Kreissig
- Features complete, comprehensive coverage of all vitreous, retina, and macula diseases, assimilating old and new photos for effective diagnosis at early and later stages of each disorder.
- Covers all new imaging methods used to present and illustrate retinal diseases, including the latest on ophthalmic coherence tomography, indocyanine green angiography, fluorescein angiography, and fundus autofluorescence, keeping you up to date with new, developing, and cutting edge imaging techniques to match evolving diagnosis and treatment methods.
- Incorporates arrows and guides into the images that point to key lesions for a more accurate identification of disorders.
- Provides a unique page design using composite layouts that incorporate various forms of disease presentation, including high-power views and the latest panoramic photos, offering an enhanced understanding of the full spectrum of disorders.
- Offers concise coverage of key histopathology findings, providing an improved understanding of the clinico-pathological relationships and selected references for additional readings.
- Presents a select team of industry experts, all of whom are true international leaders in their sub-specialty areas, and have assisted in contributing to the diverse library of common and rare case photos.
Website Features
- Consult the book from any computer at home, in your office, or at any practice location.
- Instantly locate the answers to your clinical questions via a simple search query.
- Quickly find out more about any bibliographical citation by linking to its MEDLINE abstract.
Contents
- Chapter 1 - Normal
- Chapter 2 - Hereditary Chorioretinal Dystrophies
- Chapter 3 - Pediatric Retina
- Chapter 4 - Inflammation
- Chapter 5 - Infection
- Chapter 6 - Retinal Vascular Disease
- Chapter 7 - Degeneration
- Chapter 8 - Oncology
- Chapter 9 - Macular Fibrosis, Pucker, Cysts, Holes, Folds, and Edema
- Chapter 10 - Non-Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
- Chapter 11 - Peripheral Retinal Degenerations and Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
- Chapter 12 - Traumatic Chorioretinopathy
- Chapter 13 - Complications of Ocular Surgery
- Chapter 14 - Chorioretinal Toxicities
- Chapter 15 - Congenital Anomalies of the Optic Nerve
Book Details
- Hardcover: 928 pages
- Publisher: Saunders; Har/Psc edition (June 9, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0702033200
- ISBN-13: 978-0702033209
- Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 2 inches
List Price: $329.00