Ophthalmic Emergency Manual

This book is a concise guide to the diagnosis, management and referral of ocular emergencies. Divided into eight sections, it examines disorders in different parts of the eye. Presented in an easy to follow format, each case begins with a description of the condition, followed by symptoms, signs, differential diagnosis, workup, treatment and follow up. Diagnostic tips and quick reference tables are included in each chapter.

A comprehensive appendices section includes a drug glossary, ocular diagnostic tests, ophthalmic abbreviations, estimating visual loss, eye drops and more.

Key points

• Concise guide to diagnosis, management and referral of ocular emergencies
• Step by step presentation of each case
• Quick reference tables and diagnostic tips
• Extensive appendices section

• Eyelid/lacrimal system
• Cornea/conjunctiva
• Orbit
• Glaucoma
• Retina/choroid
• Uveitis/endophthalmitis
• Neuro-ophthalmology
• General ophthalmic problems
• Appendices
• Index

Muawyah D Al Bdour MD FRCSI (Ophth)
Professor

Mohammed A Abu Ameerh MD FRCS (Glasgow)
Assistant Professor

Both at Department of Ophthalmology, Jordan University Hospital, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan