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Diabetic Retinopathy: The Essentials

Publication Year:
2010
Edition:
1st
Author:
Wu, Gloria
Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
ISBN:
978-1-60-547662-9
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Description
Focuses on the diagnosis and management of diabetic retinopathy from the point of view of the retinal specialist.

Written for general ophthalmologists and optometrists as well as family practitioners, diabetologists, and internists who encounter diabetic patients on a daily basis, this book begins with the epidemiology, anatomy, and pathophysiology of diabetic retinopathy. It then covers important topics such as classification issues, diagnostic testing, examination techniques, new treatment modalities, patient management, indications for vitrectomy, pregnancy concerns, and informed consent.

Coverage includes both general medical issues in diabetes and specifically ophthalmologic concerns. Features include:
  • More than 200 full-color illustrations throughout
  • Broad coverage of an extremely important subject in ophthalmology
  • Useful algorithms for patient management are included
  • Clinical Correlations and Case Studies
  • Discusses general medical issues in diabetes and those that are specifically ophthalmologic--all important to the general ophthalmologist
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Platform:
OvidSP
Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
Product Type:
Book
Author:
Wu, Gloria
ISBN:
978-1-60-547662-9
Specialty:
  • Endocrinology & Metabolism
  • Internal Medicine
  • Ophthalmology
  • Primary Care/Family Medicine/General Practice
Language:
English
Edition:
1st
Pages:
288
Publication Year:
2010

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