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Eye emergencies may present in the GP surgery, A&E or an outpatient clinic, but few people outside of ophthalmology are confident about the management of eye problems. This book will give you the essential skills to: perform an initial assessment understand what you can manage yourself and how to do the basics decide when you need to refer to ophthalmology. In addition, the book provides: a glossary of common ophthalmic terminology and medications which will be invaluable when reviewing ophthalmology letters a triage ready reckoner to help you sort the symptoms and decide how quickly you need to refer a systems-based approach to highlight common conditions and then describes how to assess, investigate and manage each of them a guide to the most common investigations and how to interpret the results. At all stages, symbols are used to highlight what can safely be undertaken in general practice and A&E, and when ophthalmologists should take over. Red flag boxes highlight important clinical concepts that should never be missed, and red text is used to indicate sight- or life-threatening conditions. This is a book to help anyone looking to refresh their knowledge of diagnosis, management and referral to ophthalmology: medical students, foundation doctors, GPs, A&E doctors, junior ophthalmology specialty trainees, ophthalmic nurses and nurse practitioners.

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Great easy-to-read book for a super understanding of eye conditions. Really good book for anyone who wants to understand ophthalmology: easy to follow and understand with clear layout, pictures and key points highlighted. Amazon reviewer Practical approach to diagnosis and triage of common eye problems for wide range of clinicians This book is very well organised with important concepts in bold text, red flags symptoms highlighted, superb illustration, and clear explanations. It includes history taking, examination and investigations covering comprehensive range of common eye problems. It is easy to read and can be used a a reference book as well. Amazon reviewer Amazing guide to ophthalmology It is useful to any doctor or healthcare professional looking for guidance on common ophthalmology presentations. There is usually very little opthalmology teaching in medical schools making it a no go area for many medics (and nurses interested in ophthalmology). Each word is a pearl! Amazon reviewer

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