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Contemporary and thoroughly up to date, this book advises contact lens practitioners on the examination, function and pathogenesis of the tear film.

With comprehensive text and numerous superb full colour illustrations, this text presents the most up to date information on tear film research from leading international authorities in the field. ... Read more

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This volume is a practical, profusely illustrated guide to themanagement of all ocular emergencies, including disease-relatedemergencies as well as traumatic injuries. The book features 100detailed continuous-tone line drawings--specially made for this volumeby a noted medical illustrator--that depict the diseases and injuriesclinicians encounter and demonstrate procedures for treating theseconditions.Coverage begins with essential information on commonemergent scenarios, examination procedures, considerations in pediatricpatients, radiologic and sonographic evaluation, timing of surgicalintervention, preoperative preparation, and anesthesia. The next 20chapters cover the entire range of ophthalmic and neuro-ophthalmicdisorders that can present in an emergency setting, as well as selectedintraoperative and postoperative emergencies. The concluding chapterdiscusses the medicolegal aspects of functional visual loss, and anappendix provides guidelines for quantitation of visual disability. ... Read more

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This text, for the first time, provides candidates for the final Optics/Refraction examinations with an opportunity to practice answering MCQs and review their practical skills. The concise introduction sets out the requirements of the exams. It is followed by a guide to the practical skills required, with useful checklists of equipment and essential clinical questions. Four papers, each of 60 5-stem MCQs, then test knowledge in a format compatible with the actual examination. All answers are supported by detailed explanations. ... Read more

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an excellent book combining the color atlas with a quick reference in tabular format that's including the most of the major and commom systemic diseases as well as others less common with ocular manifistations.... I recommend this book with the other excellent book ( systemic diseases of the eye ) by Jack Kanski ... Read more

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The only review book of its kind on the market, Ophhalmology and Otolaryngology for the Boards and Wards is a concise and focused summary of the most common conditions found on the USMLE and on the Wards! ... Read more

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The number of people diagnosed with diabetes has increased steadily in recent years.Fortunately, methods of monitoring and managing the condition have been refined, giving people with diabetes the chance to live longer and healthier lives.We review the current knowledge about diabetes, including its causes and treatments. ... Read more

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An excellent way to get the most up to date info
on your condition. A unique product, which will save you hundreds of dollars and hours of time. Everything you need to know about the disease, plus all the latest research and findings from the most prestigious medical journals in the world, but summarised by a Johns Hopkin specialist! Easty to use, and something you will refer to over and over again. ... Read more