Neuro-ophthalmology

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Synopsis

The Handbook of Clinical Neurology Vol 102: Neuro-Ophthalmology provides a comprehensive discussion of the field of neuro-ophthalmology. The book is organized into four sections. Section 1 lays out fundamental concepts of the visual system and eye movements. It discusses the anatomy and physiology of the afferent visual system and the ocular motor system, and the neuro-ophthalmological examination. Section 2 deals with disorders of the afferent visual system, covering retinal disorders; abnormalities of the optic disc; lesions of the optic nerve; the optic chiasm; disorders of the optic tract, radiation, and occipital lobe; disorders of higher visual processing; and rehabilitative techniques.
Section 3 discusses ocular motor abnormalities, including infranuclear ocular motor disorders; nuclear, internuclear, and supranuclear ocular motor disorders; nystagmus and saccadic intrusions; disorders of higher gaze control; and normal and abnormal lid function. Section 4 covers disorders of the pupil; neuro-ophthalmology of orbital disease; and functional neuro-ophthalmology. This book will be useful to early-stage physicians, as well as specialists interested in the latest developments in neuro-ophthalmology.

- A comprehensive resource that explores the innovative methods used to understand the visual system
- An in-depth study of how the brain processes vision, and the role certain functions such as eye movement play in visual diagnosis and memory
- Clinical and laboratory methods of evaluation that are perfect for physicians and specialists in any stage of practice

Book details

Series:
Handbook of Clinical Neurology (Book Volume 102)
Author:
Christopher Kennard, R. John Leigh
ISBN:
9780702045479
Related ISBNs:
9780444529039
Publisher:
Elsevier
Pages:
544
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2024-10-21
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2011
Copyright by:
Elsevier Science & Technology 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Medicine, Nonfiction