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Written by an ophthalmologist and a neurologist with more than 30 years experience between them, this is the first book devoted specifically to differential diagnosis in neuro-ophthalmology. The expanded and updated second edition uses an evidence-based approach to link symptoms to specific findings, and covers all major advances in the field. The book utilizes a series of easy-to-follow pathways - supported by helpful tables and expertly written text - to help you walk through any clinical situation and confidently reach a diagnosis. Topics covered include: optic neuritis, diplopia, lid retraction, nerve palsies, and much more!Benefit from these key features: * Emphasis on cost-effective, evidence-based techniques * Coverage of new topics such as optic nerve glioma, meningiomas, and papilledema * Valuable tables of pathologies and clinical findings that help detect unusual signs and avoid common misinterpretations * Practical, easy-to-use format written with the front line clinician in mind * Thousands of useful and updated references This book is an invaluable resource for all ophthalmologists, neurosurgeons, and neurologists who need the latest diagnostic and treatment techniques for neuro-ophthalmologic disorders. Residents and students will find it an outstanding introduction to the field.
