The Wills Eye Hospital Atlas of Clinical Ophthalmology, Second Edition

The updated Second Edition of this atlas is the definitive pictorial guide to differential diagnosis and treatment of virtually every presenting condition seen in ophthalmologic practice. Specialists from the prestigious Wills Eye Hospital share their expertise in diagnosing and treating congenital and acquired disorders affecting the internal and external structures of the eye. The superb collection of 1,422 illustrations—1,217 in full color—includes sonograms, radiographs, clinical photographs, photomicrographs, and anatomic drawings. This edition features more information on stem cell and genetic research, more radiographic images and explanations of those findings, and descriptions of current methods of laser surgery. A CD-ROM based on this atlas is also available. See Media listing (Montzka) for details. The atlas and CD-ROM can be purchased together as a money-saving package. A Brandon-Hill recommended title. Doody Review Services Reviewer: Alexander Craig Walsh, MD(Johns Hopkins Hospital) Description: This atlas contains over 1,400 illustrations and descriptions of disease entities spanning every major subspecialty within ophthalmology. The 11 chapters cover a myriad of conditions likely to be encountered in training as well as in general practice. This is an update of the first edition published in 1995. Purpose: The authors endeavor to collect examples of most major types of eye disease and annotate them with commentary by specialists at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. This edition maintains currency with ongoing research by referencing new gene discoveries and discussing current trends in diagnosis and treatment. Audience: The book is most appropriate for residents in training, fellows, or ophthalmologists in general practice who might encounter many different types of eye disease in their everyday practice. Fortunately, the authors can be relied upon for their expert opinions since they rank among the nation's most renowned experts in each field. Features: The book covers the gamut of possible eye diseases from the front to the back of the eye. Most common and some uncommon eye diseases are discussed at some level, although space prevents in-depth discussions of many complex disorders. The authors have the benefit of having a wonderful repository of beautiful photos from the Wills Eye Hospital. A large part of the book is concerned with posterior segment eye diseases with particularly strong chapters in the area of ocular tumors. Assessment: This book certainly provides superb examples of many eye diseases with needed updates in current areas of research. Its comprehensive nature precludes detailed coverage of many specialized areas, but it certainly will be a useful tool for any practitioner challenged with the diagnosis of general ophthalmic disorders. Provides text and graphic material of Dr Tasman and Jaeger's comprehensive atlas - more than 500 pages of text and 1,422 illustrations, including 1,217 in color. This CD-ROM features: animation, more than 40 video clips, and more than 280 histopathology slides, which are linked to relevant clinical material by hypertext.