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Fast Facts: Ophthalmology

By Peter Simcock

Published 2006

100 pages, 30 illustrations

ISBN 978-1-903734-64-3

 

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Ophthalmology is one of the most difficult areas in primary care, with many potential pitfalls even for the most experienced.

This new text in the Fast Facts series is organised by patient presentation rather than by disease for ease and speed of use in clinical practice. It is designed to help you triage your patients into three main groups: emergencies requiring immediate referral; non-emergencies requiring routine referral, and treatable conditions.

Detailed, essential management steps are included for each presenting symptom.

• Expert guidance on when to treat and when to refer
• Content is split up by symptoms to speed diagnosis
• Important issues and key points summarised at the end of each chapter

Contents
Eye examination; Red eye; Blurred vision; Double vision; Other important symptoms; Gritty, itchy or watery eyes; Abnormal eye appearance; Eyelid disease; Children's eye problems; Eye trauma.

Reviews
'This is a fantastic book and I use it as my primary reference for when patients present with eye problems. Clear flow charts, excellent pictures. A must have in any non-ophthalmologist's (or trainee ophthalmologist's) medical reference collection.' P.M. Hussain on amazon.co.uk (5-star review), 30th July 2010

'As I was about to start my job as a GP trainee in Ophthalmology, I trawled through the library and amazon to find a suitable handbook/textbook to buy. This was it!.I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone in my position; wanting to learn more about ophthalmology within a limited timeframe. Beautifully written, with clear photos and useful summary boxes. A must buy!' Dr Jonathan Osborn on amazon.co.uk (5-star review), 15th April 2009

'Compact little book packed with useful information. A must for any optometrist's test room.' Anon, Northern Ireland, on amazon.co.uk (4-star review), 5th December 2008

'I'm a primary care PA and feel this book is great for quick reference and the basics for conditions seen in the office. I thoroughly recommend it.' Anon, Rockford, MI, USA, on amazon.com (4-star review), 21 July 2005

'This concise text delivers exactly what it sets out to do - a well-illustrated book that covers the most important ocular conditions encountered by primary-care physicians.' Ocular Surgery News, 2006

'I do think the book is an excellent source for general practitioners. It provides a basic framework for ophthalmic problems as well as common signs and symptoms. This is a very useful tool for general practitioners and will aid in the communication process when patients are being referred.' Doody's Review