Overview

This updated new edition is a practical guide to the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of systemic disorders as they relate to primary eye care. It incorporates a multidisciplinary approach, from the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms, to testing and diagnosis methods, to medical and surgical management. Clinical Medicine in Optometric Practice, 2nd Edition provides the reader with the information needed to make informed decisions about patient management, such as identifying symptoms and their related disorders, and knowing when to refer patients to a medical specialist. Shows how the wide range of medical conditions and their therapeutic strategies impact the delivery of eye care. Familiarizes the reader with the conditions that are encountered in practice, those that may present with ocular manifestations, and those that have significant importance to medicine in general. Organized in a practical, easily accessible format. Uses case presentations to demonstrate clinical test interpretation, differential diagnosis, treatment, and the development of a prognosis. Reflects the most current technologies in examination and testing. Features all-new illustrations in full color, illustrating systemic disorders, the physical exam, videotaping, dermatological conditions, and much more. Includes a new chapter on vascular disease, especially important since optometrists are sometimes the first to notice these types of changes. Contains new information on cardiovascular disease and carotid disease, including the effects that stroke may have on the patient.

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Author:   Bruce Muchnick (Chief of Optometry, Coatesville Veterans Administration Medical Center, Coatesville, PA)
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   1.400kg
ISBN:  

9780323029612

ISBN 10:   0323029612
Pages:   416
Publication Date:   05 December 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780801663062
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES: 1. The Physical Exam 2. The Neurologic Exam 3. Laboratory Medicine 4. Radiology CLINICAL MEDICINE IN OPTOMETRIC PRACTICE: 5. Cardiovascular Disease 6. Cerebrovascular Disease 7. Renal Disease 8. Pulmonary Disease 9. Thyroid-eye Disease 10. Diabetes Mellitus 11. Collagen-vascular Disease 12. Gastrointestinal Disease 13. Infectious Diseases 14. Hematology and Oncology 15. Handling In-office Medical Emergencies THE EYE IN SYSTEMIC DISEASE: 16. The Anterior Segment in Systemic Disease (Uveitis) 17. The Posterior Segment in Systemic Disease PHARMACOLOGY AND THE EYE Appendix i: Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Drugs Appendix ii: Systemic Manifestations of Ocular Drugs

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