Ophthalmology

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A ClinicalIntroduaion
John W. Gittingerjr., M.D., Associate Professor of Surgery and Neurology and Chairman, Division of Ophthalmology, University of Massachusetts Medical School. Worcester
It isn't surprising that many medical students and nonophthalmic physicians are intimidated by ocular problems. Considering the complicated nature of the field and the brief attention it receives in most medical school curricula, ophthalmology' is often regarded as a mysterious and inaccessible specialty. John W. Gittinger, Jr., M.D., has written Ophthalmology: A Clinical Introduaion to facilitate a . smooth entry into the field for medi-. cal students and non-speciahsts.
In a clear, succina manner^ the text . i > flüfills two important fianctioiis. First, it provides a cohesive, ophthalmic perspeaive by basing each chapter on^^ ' previously developed Concepts and : terminology. A logical, cbnsistent x point of viewjis maintained throughr out. Second, the text presents a solid... Tovább

Fülszöveg

Opbtbalnwlo^
A ClinicalIntroduaion
John W. Gittingerjr., M.D., Associate Professor of Surgery and Neurology and Chairman, Division of Ophthalmology, University of Massachusetts Medical School. Worcester
It isn't surprising that many medical students and nonophthalmic physicians are intimidated by ocular problems. Considering the complicated nature of the field and the brief attention it receives in most medical school curricula, ophthalmology' is often regarded as a mysterious and inaccessible specialty. John W. Gittinger, Jr., M.D., has written Ophthalmology: A Clinical Introduaion to facilitate a . smooth entry into the field for medi-. cal students and non-speciahsts.
In a clear, succina manner^ the text . i > flüfills two important fianctioiis. First, it provides a cohesive, ophthalmic perspeaive by basing each chapter on^^ ' previously developed Concepts and : terminology. A logical, cbnsistent x point of viewjis maintained throughr out. Second, the text presents a solid core of practical advicc by delineating the basics of evaluation, treatment, and referral'
Pollowiil|; an iii-depth discussion of , ocularWstpry and examination, the text concentrates on the eye diseases médical students will most likely see during theitdinic^ rotation and in their pracfe. Each discussion begins with a'general evaluation of the problem and continues with a clinically oriei^ted survey of the disease. The corresponding ocular manifestations of diseases are considered, as well as the rationale underlying common therapies. At the end of each chapter, short clinical discussions add to or expand upon the core material within the chapter. Many line drawings and ftmdus photographs are included to illustrate theoretical and clinical ^ information. - r v
Ophthalmology is the ideal introdiie-tory text for medical students and ¦ physicians seeking familiarity with this complex clinical area. Replete with references to staiidard monographs and current journal articles, the text provides a painless initiation into the specialty. ' Vissza