Book Description | Now in its second edition, this new Oxford Handbook of Ophthalmology continues to be an unparalleled source of knowledge, providing immediate access to the detailed clinical information you need - in casualty, clinic, theatre, and on the wards. It comprises a systematic synopsis of ophthalmic disease directed towards diagnosis, interim assessment, and ongoing management. Assessment boxes for common clinical conditions, and algorithms for important clinical presentations illustrate this practical approach. The information is easily accessed, being presented in a standard format with areas of importance highlighted. Key sections for the trainee include clinical skills, aids to diagnosis, and investigations and their interpretation. Basic perioperative care, medical emergencies and advanced life support protocols are included. New to this edition are chapters on refractive ophthalmology - containing practical advice on the treatment of refractive error by use of glasses, contact lenses and refractive surgery - and evidence-based ophthalmology - a helpful introduction to critical appraisal, levels of evidence, and medical statistics as relevant to ophthalmology. Primarily intended for ophthalmologists, this handbook has become established as a valuable resource for anyone working with ophthalmic patients, whether optometrists, orthoptists, ophthalmic nurses or other health professions in ophthalmology. It has also become a core text for postgraduate examinations. |
Editorial Review | Review from previous edition The sheer volume of information and eloquent explanation in this book is admirable. The authors have managed to include a wealth of knowledge in this book, whilst simultaneously making it accessible and practical, and therefore the ideal reference book to keep handy in your clinic. James Cameron, EyeNews ...an excellent, very thorough handbook that is useful for opthamologists at any stage in their training or career. American Journal of Ophthalmology Alastair Denniston and Philip Murray have followed up the first edition...with an excellent, very thorough handbook that is useful for ophthalmologists at any stage in their training or career...a very useful reference handbook, unique and extremely comprehensive Elizabeth Yeu, Houston, Texas |
About the Author | Philip Murray is Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Birmingham, and Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre. His main clinical and laboratory interest is intra-ocular inflammation (uveitis) and he has published over 100 papers on this subject. He is also an author of three ophthalmology textbooks and has contributed chapters to others. He is frequently asked to lecture in the UK and abroad, runs postgraduate revision courses for Part 1 and Part 2 FRCOphth and is an examiner for Part 2 FRCOphth and the Fellowship Assessment. He is also a member of the Education and Examination Committees of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, Chairman of the Specialist Training Committee for Medical Ophthalmology, Member of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges Foundation Programme Committee, and Secretary of the International Uveitis Study Group. |