Developed at Philadelphia's world-renowned Wills Eye Hospital, the Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology series covers the most clinically relevant aspects of ophthalmology in a highly visual, easy-to-use format. Vibrant, full-color photos and a consistent outline structure present a succinct, high-yield approach to the seven topics covered by this popular series: Cornea, Retina, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, and Uveitis . This in-depth, focused approach makes each volume an excellent companion to the larger Wills Eye Manual as well as a practical stand-alone reference for students, residents, and practitioners in every area of ophthalmology.

The updated Cornea volume includes:

• Guidelines for the differential diagnosis and treatment of cornea diseases as seen by the ophthalmic resident, general ophthalmologist, and cornea specialist.
• New information on infections and new complications of corneal surgeries.
• More than 450 high-quality photographs of important corneal, anterior segment, and external diseases, many new and updated for this 3rd edition.
• Up-to-date coverage of the clinical features of key cornea and external eye diseases, diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, and treatment.
• In addition, there are over 430 NEW images available on-line to augment the photographs in the text

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Reviews
Score: 94 - 4 Stars
Diana V. Do, MD(Stanford University School of Medicine)
Description
This book provides an excellent synopsis of corneal diseases. For each disease, bullet points summarize the etiologies, symptoms, signs, diagnostic evaluation, treatment, differential diagnoses, and prognosis. It also includes clinically useful and relevant photos for each disease.
Purpose
The objective is to summarize the features of a wide range of corneal diseases.
Audience
This book is appropriate for students and residents who are learning about corneal diseases. It is also relevant for practitioners who may need a refresher on certain diseases.
Features
This book covers a vast range of corneal diseases that practitioners would encounter clinically. It does a great job of categorizing corneal diseases in such a way that they are easy to find in the book. The photos provide excellent examples of how the diseases classically present and are very informative -- especially for someone who is learning about the disease for the first time.
Assessment
This is an excellent reference book for any practitioners who will encounter corneal diseases in their practice. It is also an excellent supplemental resource for students who want to learn and understand the basics of corneal diseases including underlying etiologies, how the diseases present, prognostics, and treatment options.



Book Information
ISBN 9781496366818
Author Christopher Rapuano
Format Paperback
Page Count 402
Imprint Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Weight(grams) 703g