Ocular Therapeutics Handbook : A Clinical Manual

Ideal for optometrists, nurses and primary care physicians, Ocular Therapeutics Handbook: A Clinical Manual provides succinct, rapid access information for most common ocular problems encountered in a primary care setting.

The text is divided into three sections—Quick Reference, Ocular Therapeutics and Appendices. The Quick Reference section covers such topics as ocular microbiology, lab tests and procedures, pharmaceutical agents, and side effects of medications. The Ocular Therapeutics section discusses diseases, traumatic injuries, and ocular urgencies and emergencies. The appendices provide a summary of abbreviations, conversion charts, case report sheets and important phone numbers.

All the features readers have come to trust…

• A clinical “snapshot” of each disorder provides information on the pathophysiology and etiology of diseases, patient demographics, signs and symptoms, lab tests, and recommended approaches to treatment.
• Broad-based coverage addresses most commonly encountered eye disorders.
• Consistent outline format and extensive use of algorithms make vital information easy to find and retrieve.
• Problem-oriented approach provides a real-world perspective and helps build critical thinking skills.

Plus NEW features in this edition…

• Clinical color images
• Expanded lab tests and procedures chapter
• New chapter on neuro-rehabilitation and low vision
• Rapid review chapters of clinical presentations
• Update of systemic medications

Customer Reviews:

Chris Gilmartin, OD

By Christopher Gilmartin - June 30, 2009

Excellent!! One of my attendings introduced this book to me while I was on my clinical rotations during 4th year. It's a great tool to turn to for a quick procedure reference, especially for some of those obscure tests which you maybe haven't performed since 2nd year lab. No fancy diagrams or color photos, but plenty of useful background info on common systemic conditions and ocular conditions. Highly recommended for anyone providing primary eye care.

Chris Gilmartin, OD

Ocular treatment library

By Brian Allen "neotropical birding" - September 5, 2008

Many eye-care providers know Dr. Onofrey from his entertaining and informative continuing education seminars. He has compiled an excellent manual of treatment options for ocular pathology. This handy 6" x 8" book of 700+ pages is a complete source useful for optometrists, ophthalmologists, and physicians. It has sections on ocular microbiology, laboratory tests, medication side effects, and ocular pharmaceuticals. The main text has monographs on over 150 ocular disorders. Under each heading is the ICD code and descriptions of the pathophysiology, etiology, clinical symptoms, signs, demographics, family history tendancies, clinical tests as well as treatment recommendations and schedules.

I would say that the only drawback to this book is the lack of graphics and illustrations but that this would make an excellent companion to other books that limit themselves to presentations of clinical signs such as Kanski and Nischal's Ophthalmology.