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The development of ophthalmology to its present level of
sophisticated practice is an extraordinary story of research,
experiment, and achievement. Dates in Ophthalmology: A
Chronological Record of Progress in Ophthalmology over the Last
Millennium charts the progress of that achievement over the last
millennium, highlighting and describing the key dates of
advancement. It presents a concise listing of the chief personages,
periods, publications, and events in the history of ophthalmology
from ancient times to the present. The book demonstrates how ideas,
discoveries, and technologies cross borders and oceans. It
illustrates the interplay of subspecialties, the changing
pre-eminence of countries and cities, and the explosions of
creativity and generations of dormancy in various areas. The author
highlights the numerous and diverse events and people responsible
for shaping this specialty. There are many ways of looking at
history: from the standpoint of the lives of major figures, of
society and impact, of subspecialties, of countries, of
institutions, and of books. By presenting its information
chronologically, Dates in Ophthalmology explores the how these
areas intersect, influence, and impact each other.
Following an introduction that outlines the history and projects
the future of gerontology, the authors offer insightful profiles of
roughly 300 researchers, teachers, and practitioners in aging.
North Americans are heavily represented, though gerontologists from
Great Britain and the Continent are included as well. The
dictionary can be read for an overview of the field, while
cross-listings and a complete name and subject index make it an
ideal reference. Each entry contains a professional and academic
biography, along with citations and succinct descriptions of the
individual's important contributions to the study of the elderly
and aging.
Survival rates in cases of uveal melanoma and retinoblastoma - the
leading intraocular malignancies in adults and children - may be
high, but means of earlier diagnosis and improved treatment options
are needed to preserve vision and prevent metastasis. This
reference deals principally with the molecular biology and genetic
factors which trigger and promote the two most common ocular
tumours.
Survival rates in cases of uveal melanoma and retinoblastoma - the
leading intraocular malignancies in adults and children - may be
high, but means of earlier diagnosis and improved treatment options
are needed to preserve vision and prevent metastasis. This
reference deals principally with the molecular biology and genetic
factors which trigger and promote the two most common ocular
tumours.
The development of ophthalmology to its present level of sophisticated practice is an extraordinary story of research, experiment, and achievement. Dates in Ophthalmology: A Chronological Record of Progress in Ophthalmology over the Last Millennium charts the progress of that achievement over the last millennium, highlighting and describing the key dates of advancement. It presents a concise listing of the chief personages, periods, publications, and events in the history of ophthalmology from ancient times to the present.
The book demonstrates how ideas, discoveries, and technologies cross borders and oceans. It illustrates the interplay of subspecialties, the changing pre-eminence of countries and cities, and the explosions of creativity and generations of dormancy in various areas. The author highlights the numerous and diverse events and people responsible for shaping this specialty.
There are many ways of looking at history: from the standpoint of the lives of major figures, of society and impact, of subspecialties, of countries, of institutions, and of books. By presenting its information chronologically, Dates in Ophthalmology explores the how these areas intersect, influence, and impact each other.
This volume includes case histories (Adolf Hitler and John Milton),
biographies (William Thomson, Joseph Woodward, E.J. Curran, Pope
John XXI, George McClellan and A.E. Krill), an oral history and the
history of the National Eye Institute.
This volume contains articles on the history of ophthalmology.
Divided into five sections, this book considers the history of
ideas in ophthalmology and visual sciences; biographies of
researchers in ophthalmology; the history of academic institutions
involved in ophthalmology; ophthalmology in antiquity; and oral
history in ophthalmology.
This work is part of the Documenta Ophthalmologica series and is
divided into three parts: biographies of famous personalities; the
history of ideas in ophthalmology and visual sciences;
ophthalmology in art and literature.
Veterinary Ocular Pathology: A Comparative Review links the
clinical features of ocular disease with gross and microscopic
pathology to demonstrate the essential features observable during
diagnosis. It is designed to be kept next to the microscope as an
invaluable guide to accurate diagnosis in ocular pathology. The
book presents a wide range of images of the highest quality. A
unique and distinctive feature is the juxtaposition of clinical and
pathological images while offering detailed enumeration of the
diagnostic features. Expert comparative comments by Dr Daniel
Albert and contextual information on relative incidence are
provided throughout. The authors address spontaneous disease of the
eye in all animal species, with a particular emphasis on companion
species. In addition, specific, common or interesting conditions of
exotic species are included. The first text devoted to the
pathology of spontaneous diseases of the eyes and periocular
tissues of domestic animal species Exceptionally high quality
illustrations are presented throughout, demonstrating clinical
features, gross pathology and histopathology Written by
pathologists and clinicians Includes a chapter devoted to the
pathology of conditions associated with glaucoma in domestic
animals A convenient, comprehensive and easy-to-use reference for
veterinary pathologists, veterinary ophthalmologists, students and
comparative vision scientists. The first text devoted to the
pathology of spontaneous diseases of the eyes and periocular
tissues of domestic animal species Exceptionally high quality
illustrations are presented throughout, demonstrating clinical
features, gross pathology and histopathology Written by
pathologists and clinicians Includes a chapter devoted to the
pathology of conditions associated with glaucoma in domestic
animals
Ocular Disease-a newly introduced companion volume to the classic
Adler's Physiology of the Eye-correlates basic science and clinical
management to describe the how and why of eye disease processes and
the related best management protocols. Editors Leonard A. Levin and
Daniel M. Albert-two of the world's leading ophthalmic
clinician-scientists-have recruited as contributors the most expert
and experienced authorities available in each of the major areas of
ophthalmic disease specific to ophthalmology: retina, cornea,
cataract, glaucoma, uveitis, and more. The concise chapter
structure features liberal use of color-with 330 full-color line
artworks, call-out boxes, summaries, and schematics for easy
navigation and understanding. In print and online at
expertconsult.com, this comprehensive resource provides you with a
better and more practical understanding of the science behind eye
disease and its relation to treatment. Includes access to the fully
searchable text online at expertconsult.com, along with images and
references. Covers all areas of disease in ophthalmology including
retina, cornea, cataract, glaucoma, and uveitis for the
comprehensive information you need for managing clinical cases.
Presents a unique and pragmatic blend of necessary basic science
and clinical application to serve as a clinical guide to
understanding the cause and rational management of ocular disease.
Features 330 full-color line artworks that translate difficult
concepts and discussions into concise schematics for improved
understanding and comprehension. Provides the expert advice of
internationally recognized editors with over 40 years of experience
together with a group of world class contributors in basic science
and clinical ophthalmology. Your purchase entitles you to access
the web site until the next edition is published, or until the
current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier,
whichever occurs first. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a
suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or
CD-ROM-based electronic version) should access to the web site be
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other means.
There have been books over the years discussing the history of
ophthalmology, but none that focus directly on just the most
critical thinkers whose insights provided the foundation for the
discipline. These men and women advanced knowledge about vision,
diagnosis, disease mechanisms, and therapy through innovative
thinking and perseverance against old ideas. Their stories are
intriguing at a personal level and for showing the complexity of
advancing medical science and, therefore, should be required
reading for anyone practicing ophthalmology. Foundations of
Ophthalmology includes giants such as Young (the nature of color
and light), Braille (a practical reading system for the blind),
Helmholtz (development of the ophthalmoscope), von Graefe (defining
glaucoma), Curie (discovery of radiation and the basis of radiation
therapy), Gonin (demonstration how to cure retinal detachment),
Ridley (serendipity that led to intraocular lenses), and Kelman
(development of phacoemulsification that revolutionized cataract
surgery).
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