2020-2021 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC), Section 02: Fundamentals and Principles of Ophthalmology - Brossura

Vikram S. Brar (author)

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1681043580 ISBN 13: 9781681043586

Casa editrice: American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2020

Riassunto

Section 2 provides the essential scientific grounding for current ophthalmic practice.

It also includes an imaging chapter, Ophthalmic Radiology, with figures and tables covering relevant topics, including comparing MRI and CT and ordering imaging studies. Efficiently study with newly added sidebars highlighting key points and take-away information in each chapter.

Discusses ocular anatomy, embryology, biochemistry and metabolism in the eye, and ocular pharmacology. Features genetics information, including an overview of appropriate uses for the latest genetic techniques.

Three clinical videos and three interactive activities are included.

Upon completion of Section 2, readers should be able to:

- Identify the bones making up the orbital walls and the orbital foramina
- Identify the biochemical composition of the various parts of the eye and the eye’s secretions
- Demonstrate how appropriate diagnosis and management of genetic diseases can lead to better patient care
- Describe the features of the eye that facilitate or impede drug delivery
- Describe the mechanisms of action of antibiotic, antiviral, and antifungal medications
- Discuss the anesthetic agents used in ophthalmology

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Data di pubblicazione: 2020
• ISBN 10: 1681043580
• ISBN 13: 9781681043586
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 546
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile