Overview
Ideal for optometrists, nurses and primary care physicians, Ocular Therapeutics Handbook: A Clinical Manual provides succinct, rapid access information for most common ocular problems encountered in a primary care setting.
The text is divided into three sections—Quick Reference, Ocular Therapeutics and Appendices. The Quick Reference section covers such topics as ocular microbiology, lab tests and procedures, pharmaceutical agents, and side effects of medications. The Ocular Therapeutics section discusses diseases, traumatic injuries, and ocular urgencies and emergencies. The appendices provide a summary of abbreviations, conversion charts, case report sheets and important phone numbers.
All the features readers have come to trust…
• A clinical “snapshot” of each disorder provides information on the pathophysiology and etiology of diseases, patient demographics, signs and symptoms, lab tests, and recommended approaches to treatment.
• Broad-based coverage addresses most commonly encountered eye disorders.
• Consistent outline format and extensive use of algorithms make vital information easy to find and retrieve.
• Problem-oriented approach provides a real-world perspective and helps build critical thinking skills.
Plus NEW features in this edition…
• Clinical color images
• Expanded lab tests and procedures chapter
• New chapter on neuro-rehabilitation and low vision
• Rapid review chapters of clinical presentations
• Update of systemic medications
Synopsis
This compact, portable, and user-friendly clinical manual is geared to the needs of all health care professionals who treat ocular disorders. Organized and designed for rapid reference, the book is packed with information on the entire spectrum of ocular disorders and their treatment. This Second Edition is thoroughly updated, greatly expanded in scope, and includes ICD-9 codes.
The book begins with a Quick Reference Section where clinicians can find vital facts about ocular microbiology, laboratory tests, ocular side effects of systemic medications, and pharmaceutical agents used in eye care. The second section contains succinct, well-organized monographs on over 150 disorders.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer:Brian D. Marshall, OD(TLC The Laser Center)
Description:This is the second edition of a book that provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment information necessary to properly treat a wide range of ocular disorders. The first edition was published in 1998.
Purpose:According to the authors, the purpose is to provide a comprehensive and succinct manual for busy healthcare providers who need to quickly diagnosis and treat ocular disorders. This is a very important and lofty ambition and the authors did a superb job.
Audience:This is a valuable manual for any clinician who treats disorders of the eye or related to vision. The authors are all well known experts in the field of ocular therapeutics and hold academic appointments.
Features:The book begins with a well-written quick reference section that provides important background information on the related areas of microbiology, pharmacology and lab testing. The bulk of the book lists detailed information for each ocular disorder. These are neatly organized and include specific background information and etiologies of the various disorders. Next, commonly presenting patient symptoms, history and clinical signs are discussed. Each section then concludes with a discussion on the appropriate ancillary testing and recommended treatment options. Each disorder is organized for quick and easy access and includes diagnostic ICD-9 codes for managed care patients. A differential diagnosis section for the various disorders would have been helpful.
Assessment:This is a wonderful and highly portable manual filled with helpful guidance in treating ocular disorders. Other books provide the same information, but this one is the most current and contains a broader range of useful information than most. Every healthcare provider who treats eye conditions should have this manual handy. It will soon become the most used book in the office!
Editorials
From The Critics
Reviewer: Brian Marshall, O.D.(Marshall Family Eye Care)Description: This update of a 2005 book provides diagnosis, treatment, and management information on the most commonly encountered ocular problems.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date guide for healthcare providers to quickly diagnosis and treat ocular disorders in the clinic. The authors have done an extraordinary job of meeting this very worthwhile goal.
Audience: "This succinct manual is intended for optometrists, nurses, and physicians who need rapid access to information for most common ocular problems. This handbook is helpful for any clinician, resident, or even student who manages patients with disorders of the eye. The authors are all well-known experts in the field of ocular therapeutics and hold academic appointments. "
Features: The book is divided into three sections. The first is a quick reference section that covers lab testing, pharmacology of ocular therapeutics, and side effects of systemic medications. The second and main section of the book is devoted to diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with ocular diseases and ocular urgencies and emergencies commonly encountered in a practice setting. The third and final section consists of the appendixes, which include common abbreviations, conversion charts, and important phone numbers. This edition has been completely revised and is now even quicker to use on the go thanks to the outline format and use of algorithms. Color photos have been added to greatly enhance the content. Updates in ocular and systemic medications are also greatly appreciated.
Assessment: The authors took a very good ocular handbook and made it even better. The addition of color photos and extensive use of algorithms in this highly portable and easy to use handbook make it the only guide a clinician needs to have to confidently treat patients with ocular disorders in the practice setting. Everyone who treats and manages ocular conditions needs this handbook in their office. It will be used every day.
From the Publisher
"The authors took a very good ocular handbook and made it even better. The addition of color photos and extensive use of algorithms in this highly portable and easy to use handbook make it the only guide a clinician needs to have to confidently treat patients with ocular disorders in the practice setting. Everyone who treats and manages ocular conditions needs this handbook in their office. It will be used every day."
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Weighted Numerical Score: 95 - 4 Stars!
- Doody Enterprises, Inc. (August 2012)
- Brian Marshall, O.D.(Marshall Family Eye Care)
4 Stars! from Doody