The optic nerve and the brain comprise the main anatomic
components of neuro-ophthalmology. Although there are numerous
handbooks and major texts describing all the common disorders of
neuro-ophthalmology, Optic Nerve Disorders is the only practical
reference book focusing only on common optic nerve disorders. The
author discusses diagnosis, pathophysiology, management, and
prognosis of complex optic nerve disorders. Optic Nerve Disorders
is organized by optic nerve diagnoses commonly encountered in a
neuro-ophthalmologic practice. It is written in a clear, concise
style for quick, easy reference in the clinic.
Each chapter is formatted in a similar manner and thoroughly
discusses epidemiology, diagnosis (by clinical signs and symptoms
and by electrophysiologic, ocular and neuroimaging techniques),
pathophysiology, management (by both conventional treatments and
experimental/newer medications under consideration) and
prognosis.
Updated information on diagnostics techniques, such as OCT,
mfVEP, mfERG, VEP, ERG, the Heidleberg Tomograph and Gdx Nerve
Fiber Analyzer, for imaging of the optic nerve will be incorporated
into each of the chapters. Updated genetic testing for hereditary
optic neuropathies will also be covered. Diagnosis of
neuro-ophthalmologic disorders with newer neuroimaging techniques,
such as PET, SPECT, and diffusion-weighted imaging, will be
explained. New data from clinical studies, such as beta-interferons
for optic neuritis, will be presented for the management of each
disorder.
Optic Nerve Disorders also provides an update on the latest
clinical techniques in diagnosing specific optic nerve disorders
and gives the most recent theories on pathophysiology. Current
management recommendations for each disorder are also outlined.
Neurologists and ophthalmologists will find this book useful when
they need a practical reference for incorporating optic nerve
evaluation in their clinical practice.
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