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The ninth edition of Ocular Differential Diagnosis is a practical manual to help practitioners make a quick diagnosis based on presentation and symptoms. The chapters are organised by regions of the eye, listing possible causes for each symptom in both common and uncommon disorders. Syndromes and diseases associated with exophthalmos, ptosis, strabismus, nystagmus, glaucoma, cataracts, uveitis and optic atrophy are discussed in detail. Drugs associated with each disorder are listed alphabetically and their recommended selection and dosage are in accordance with current practice. Diagnoses are listed alphabetically with more common and clinically significant disorders highlighted by asterisks. Further reading suggestions appear after each diagnostic description.

This new edition is a comprehensive guide to ocular syndromes and systemic diseases, for clinicians.Presented alphabetically for quick reference, the book covers over 1600 common and uncommon syndromes, systemic diseases and inherited disorders. General, clinical and ocular manifestations are described in depth for each disease or disorder, assisting clinicians in making an accurate diagnosis based on presentation and symptoms.Written by internationally recognised expert, Frederick Hampton Roy, the fifth edition has been fully updated to provide the most recent developments and thinking in the field.Key pointsComprehensive guide to ocular syndromes and systemic diseasesPresents alphabetically, more than 1600 common and uncommon disorders and diseasesWritten by internationally recognised expert, Frederick Hampton RoyPrevious edition published in 2008

This manual is a complete guide to the diagnosis and management of ocular disorders and diseases. Divided into 35 sections, further divided by sub-specialty, the book presents more than 1000 common and uncommon conditions.Each disorder is systematically arranged in a consistent format, beginning with a brief description, followed by clinical observation, laboratory diagnosis, and treatment. Drug dosage and administration are discussed in depth and each disorder concludes with a bibliography for further reading.Disorders are listed alphabetically for quick reference, and can be searched either by anatomical region or by classification of the disorder.Written by internationally recognised Frederick Hampton Roy, and co-author, Renee Tindall, both from Hampton Roy Eyecare, Arkansas; this comprehensive book includes numerous clinical photographs, diagrams and tables, to enhance learning.Key pointsGuide to diagnosis and management of more than 1000 ocular diseases and disordersDisorders listed alphabetically and searchable anatomically or by classificationBibliography included for each disorder for further readingAuthored by internationally recognised US-based specialists