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The aim of this book has always been to give guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of ocular motility disorders based on clinical experience, as opposed to a comprehensive treatise on the subject drawn from the primary literature.

The Third Edition sees a new team of authors who have kept very much to this priniciple in their nevertheless thorough revision of the book. Whilst there are no new chapters as such, the immediate impact of the revision is in the improved page layout with increased use of diagrams and flowcharts. There are new sections on feigned visual loss in adults and children, the management of residual defects and the section on botulinum toxin treatment in chapter 8 will be re-written to take account of the great advances in this form of treatment. ... Read more

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The Bible of Orthoptics
I have borrowed from my library the predessor of this book many times, I rely on this book for all aspects of orthoptics to guide me in my assessments of ocular motility disorders and to assist me in the treatment plan for my patients. I would highly recommend purchasing this book. ... Read more

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Eye Movement Disorders, by Dr. Agnes Wong, fills a great void in the Ophthalmology and Neurology literature by presenting eye movement disorders in a full-color, highly illustrative format.This text explains eye movement disorders in a concise yet comprehensive manner, which makes it an excellent reference book and an outstanding learning text for anyone trying to master the intricate relationship between eye movement disorders, and their underlying neuroanatomy and pathophysiology.Its easy-to-read and user-friendly approach will appeal to specialists in Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery who need a rapid reference on less familiar clinical problems. Key features include:Provides a coherent, concise, and easy to assimilate description and explanation of different eye movement disordersPresents over 100 full-color clinical photographs, radiographs, and color illustrations highlighting pertinent anatomy and brain pathways Highlights key information and important features through boxes, tables, and algorithms ... Read more

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Targeted to patients, their families and allied health students, The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders provides in-depth coverage of neurological diseases and disorders, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, Tourette Syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, cerebral palsy, vertigo, amnesia and epilepsy. Related topics include communication aids, electric personal assistive mobility devices, medications for treating neurological diseases and conditions, understanding the needs of Alzheimer patient caregivers and more. This two-volume set provides an alternative to resources that either fail to explore neurological disease in any depth and or do so at a level not appropriate for students and general readers.

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Targeted to patients, their families and allied health students, The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders provides in-depth coverage of neurological diseases and disorders, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, Tourette Syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, cerebral palsy, vertigo, amnesia and epilepsy. Related topics include communication aids, electric personal assistive mobility devices, medications for treating neurological diseases and conditions, understanding the needs of Alzheimer patient caregivers and more. This two-volume set provides an alternative to resources that either fail to explore neurological disease in any depth and or do so at a level not appropriate for students and general readers.

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Information on many genetic disorders, and the frequent new findings on them, has been extremely difficult to come byuntil now. The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders addresses the need for current, hard-to-find facts on emerging discoveries. The two-volume Encyclopedia, presented in a single alphabetical sequence, provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand, in language accessible to laypersons. The articles are arranged in a standardized format for quick comparison and ease of use, while non-disorder topics are covered in detail with extended entries. Students will want to consult the Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders for useful information on a range of well known disorders, including Down Syndrome, Trisomy, Hemophilia and Tourette Syndrome, and rarely seen diseases such as Meckel Syndrome, Neuraminidase Deficiency and Phenylketonuria.

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This is a completely revised and updated version of Dr. Spoor's original Atlas of Optic Nerve Disorders (1992). Long recognized as a leading authority on the optic nerve, Tom Spoor distills years of experience into this superbly illustrated atlas. He addresses all aspects of the optic nerve and its disorders-such as optic atrophy, neuropathy, and nerve tumors-making this an essential book for practitioners and students alike. Its superb illustrations make Atlas of Neuro-ophthalmology the perfect study guide for those taking board examinations. The reader can review a wide variety of neuro-ophthalmic disorders that may not present on a daily or monthly basis.

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Atlas of Neurophthalmology

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Strabismus is a disorder in which the eyes are misaligned. This volume is the most advanced reference for techniques in diagnosis and treatment of strabismus. Chapters cover diagnosis of, surgical and nonsurgical treatments for, and management of esotropia (eyes aligned inward) exotropia (eyes aligned outward), dissociated strabismus complex, paralytic strabismus, restrictive strabismus, and nystagmus. It also contains a chapter on reoperation strategies. ... Read more

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A collection of pearls of wisdom
This book provides very helpful and practical information on the art and science of strabismus management. Written by well-known ophthalmologist, it covers all major topics in this field in a concise format. I found it is particularly beneficial to learn the opinions through the comment among authors and contributions by Dr. Parks and Dr. von Noorden. It is a joyful learning experience to read this book.

Great Book
Great book on strabismus. To the point .Practical .Up to date. Specially interesting the different points of view on every important subject made by authorities in the field. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Southern Medical Journal, published by Thomson Gale on February 1, 2007. The length of the article is 722 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Permanent visual loss despite appropriate therapy in tuberculous meningitis.
Author: Mustafa Sunbul
Publication: Southern Medical Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 100Issue: 2Page: 228(2)

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, published by American Association of Neuroscience Nurses on February 1, 1998. The length of the article is 5412 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Eye movements must hold images steady on the retina through gaze-holding mechanisms, which include vestibular and optokinetic functions, and fixation. Another function of eye motion is to change line of sight so that the image is brought close to and held close to the fovea on the retina. Saccades, vergence and smooth pursuit make up the second group of eye movements. Certain abnormalities seen in an eye-movement examination may provide clues to underlying pathology and suggest treatments.

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Title: Eye movements: pathophysiology, examination and clinical importance. (includes continuing education credit test)
Author: Deborah L. Downey
Publication: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing (Refereed)
Date: February 1, 1998
Publisher: American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
Volume: v30Issue: n1Page: p15(10)

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Maintaining the clear and easily understood presentation of concepts that made previous editions so popular, this new edition of Dr. Grosvenor's classic text contains updated information on refraction and binocular vision as well as contact lens practice, functional methods of myopia control, newly-developed methods of refractive surgery, and optometric co-management of ocular surgery. ... Read more

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The aim of eye muscle surgery is to restore alignment of the visual axes and ocular stability. Albeit compensatory and largely empirical, this surgery can be perfected with a better understanding of the physiopathological mechanisms involved, more detailed semiological analysis, the taking into account of intra-operative data and the use of microsurgical techniques. The three parts of this book allow each of these factors to be discussed at length.

Part one covers the basic data relevant to strabismus surgery, with detailed analysis of the effect of different surgical procedures on oculomotor equilibrium and dynamics and their application to any given disorder. The psychological aspects of strabismus surgery are also discussed.

Part two gives a full description of the different types of anaesthesia, surgical instruments, and all current operative techniques, covering the aspects of surgical access to, and operations on, the rectus and oblique muscles. Repeat surgery, surgical incidents and complications are treated in a separate chapter.

Part three provides the surgical strategy to be followed in individual disorders, whether these be concomitant, paralytic or mechanical, and in nystagmus.

A complete and comprehensive text on eye muscle surgery, the clinical and surgical material fully illustrated with drawings and photographs, this book will be of interest to students as well as the experienced ophthalmologist and orthoptist.

Contents PART ONE: BASIC DATA IN EYE MUSCLE SURGERY Chapter 1 Modeling and dynamics of the oculomotor complex Chapter 2 Effects of surgery Chapter 3 Evaluation of the extraocular muscle disorder Chapter 4 Amount of surgery Chapter 5 Psychological context of strabismus surgery PART TWO: OPERATIVE TECHNIQUES Chapter 6 Anaesthesia Chapter 7 Surgical equipment Chapter 8 Preparation for surgery Chapter 9 Access to the extraocular muscles: incision, muscle dissection and sutures Chapter 10 Rectus muscle surgery Chapter 11 Oblique muscle surgery Chapter 12 Repeat surgery (technical aspects) Chapter 13 Use of the microscope in extraocular muscle surgery Chapter 14 Incidents and complications related to surgical techniques PART THREE: SURGICAL STRATEGY Chapter 15 Concomitant strabismus Chapter 16 Nystagmus Chapter 17 Paralytic strabismus Chapter 18 Restrictive, neuro-myogenic and myogenic disorders ... Read more

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All motor behavior is characterized by sensory inputs causing specificmotor reactions. Because humans modify motor reactions voluntarily orthrough experience, this input-output relation is more complex in humansthan in lower vertebrates. Eye movements provide a window on fundamentalbrain function, not only for topographic diagnosis of dysfunctions butalso for the comprehension of normal brain function. This book highlightsbasic mechanical properties of eye movements, explains the neuronal basisof the vestibular-ocular reflex, saccadic eye movements, smooth-pursuiteye movements, and vergence eye movements, and deals with theirpharmacological manipulation in disorders. Since precise measurement ofmotor reactions is essential for understanding the oculomotor system, onechapter critically discusses current registration methods, and another one considers the possibilities and limitations of modeling it by controltheory methods. Its comprehensive characterization of eye movements andtheir relation to brain function makes this publication essential readingto ophthalmologists, neurologists, and clinical neuropsychologists. ... Read more