Ophthalmology, Neurology

Neuro-Ophthalmology Review Manual

Name: Neuro-Ophthalmology Review Manual
Author: Lanning B. Kline
ISBN: 9781617110795

by Lanning B. Kline, Rod Foroozan

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Overview

Updated to supply the most current information, Neuro-Ophthalmology Review Manual, remains a succinct text and a user-friendly reference in clinical neuro-ophthalmology. All chapters and references throughout the text have been updated, as well as the addition of two new chapters to this fifth edition. In addition, there is a wealth of information on the interpretation of visual field findings, and the manifestations of cranial nerve syndromes are summarized. Neuro-Ophthalmology Review Manual, Revised Fifth Edition is an easy-to-read, quick reference for reinforcing the clinical neuro-ophthalmology principles used in everyday practice. Special Features Significant updates of chapters dealing with the control of eye movements and nystagmus. Extensive bibliography in each chapter. Includes 96 illustrations and 19 tables.

The book contains predominantly black-and-white illustrations, with some color illustrations.

About the Author, Lanning B. Kline

Lanning B. Kline, MD, is a native of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alberta and graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. He served an internship at Duke University Department of Medicine and a residency in the Department of Ophthalmology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Dr. Kline completed fellowships in neuro-ophthalmology at the Montreal Neurological Institute and at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida. Dr. Kline has been a faculty member in the University of AlabamaBirmingham Department of Ophthalmology since 1979. In 1998 he became Professor and Chairman of the department, and in 2000 was appointed to the EyeSight Foundation of Alabama Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology. Dr. Kline is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, is a member of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He recently celebrated his 30th wedding anniversary with his wife, Ricki. Their two children, Aaron and Evelyn, are both professionally employed in California.

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Reviewer: Christopher B Chambers, MD(Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description: This is the seventh edition of this very popular and coveted review manual for neuro-ophthalmology. The previous edition was published in 2008.
Purpose: It is intended as a concise and through review of common and important disorders in neuro-ophthalmology. It does a wonderful job of presenting important topics in an easy-to-understand narrative. The images and diagrams help readers grasp the material.
Audience: This review is appropriate for medical students, residents, fellows, and practitioners looking to recertify. It will be of use for physicians in both neurology and ophthalmology. Because it is so well written, it is accessible to physicians at any level of their training and education.
Features: The book covers the common and important disorders and topics in neuro-ophthalmology including the visual field, cranial nerve syndromes, the pupil, headaches, myopathies, neuroimaging, and the phakomatoses. Visual field examination and evaluation is covered in an unintimidating way that makes it easy to understand. The only shortcoming is that it does not cover all neuro-ophthalmology pathology in detail, although this is not the stated intention of the book.
Assessment: This is the finest neuro-ophthalmology review that I have encountered. It is an outstanding book to have in your library.

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Ophthalmologists Kline (U. of Alabama-Birmingham) and Bajandas (late<-->U. of Texas-San Antonio) provide a study guide for certificate candidates and a quick reference for everyday clinical practice. Colleagues contribute chapters on specialized topics. No dates are cited for the previous editions; the fifth includes new chapters on disorders of higher visual function and phakomatoses and updated material throughout. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)