Author Description
Retinal Detachment: Principles and Practice provides a historical review of current information on the diagnosis and treatment of retinal detachment. It is intended as both an introduction for graduate students in ophthalmology and a concise review or reference for practicing ophthalmologists. The volume defines the types of retinal detachments, their classifications and causes, and covers preoperative examination, preoperative management, prophylactic procedures, surgery, complications of surgery, and results of reattachment surgery. It also includes a historical introduction, suggested readings at the end of each chapter, and the classic article 'The Technique of Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy,' by Morten L. Rosenthal.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume serves as a comprehensive clinical reference for the diagnosis, classification, and surgical management of retinal detachment. The authors, both established experts in the field of ophthalmology, synthesize historical context with contemporary clinical standards to provide a structured framework for both trainees and experienced practitioners. The text functions as both an educational introduction and a technical manual for navigating the complexities of retinal pathology.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Classification systems for various types of retinal detachment
- Protocols for preoperative examination and patient management
- Surgical techniques and the management of postoperative complications
- Historical overview of retinal detachment treatment
- Supplemental reading lists for further academic inquiry
Scope Limits
- Does not cover non-surgical management of retinal conditions
- Focuses primarily on established clinical practices rather than experimental or emerging surgical technologies
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and practitioners frequently cite this monograph as a foundational resource for understanding the principles of retinal surgery. The text is noted for its clinical clarity and its utility as a reference tool for ophthalmology residents and practicing surgeons alike.
Page Count:
280
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190450169
ISBN-13:
9780190450168
Ophthalmology
textbook
Allied Health
Medical
Reference
Surgery