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Ophthalmology is one of the most difficult areas in primary care, with many potential pitfalls even for the most experienced. Fast Facts: Ophthalmology is organized by patient presentation rather than by disease for ease and speed of use in clinical practice. It is designed to help you triage your patients into three main groups: emergencies requiring immediate referral; non-emergencies requiring routine referral, and treatable conditions. - Detailed, essential management steps for each presenting symptom - Expert guidance on when to treat and when to refer - Content split up by symptoms to speed diagnosis - Important issues and key points summarized at the end of each chapter.

'A well targeted mini-textbook for GPs dealing with common clinical situations that present as emergencies. It highlights the key points which stand out well'. Commended. BMA Medical Book Competition 2007 --British Medical Association Book Awards

'This concise text delivers exactly what it sets out to do - a well-illustrated book that covers the most important ocular conditions encountered by primary-care physicians.' --Ocular Surgery News, 2006

'I do think the book is an excellent source for general practitioners. It provides a basic framework for ophthalmic problems as well as common signs and symptoms. This is a very useful tool for general practitioners and will aid in the communication process when patients are being referred.' --Doody's Health Sciences Review