Practical Ophthalmology Emergency Handbook

Author: Li Li
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is written by ophthalmology experts and systematically elaborates on the basic knowledge and common techniques of ophthalmic emergency care. The entire book consists of seventeen chapters, including the applied anatomy of the eye, common ophthalmic examinations, common symptoms and signs of ophthalmic emergencies, the essential equipment and medications commonly kept in ophthalmic emergency rooms, as well as basic emergency techniques such as irrigation, hemostasis, pain relief, anti-infection, intraocular pressure reduction, closed injection, and trauma suture. It also covers the emergency management of acute inflammation, sudden vision impairment, and various eye injuries, as well as preventive and treatment measures for complications caused by anesthesia, surgery, and contact lenses. The explanations are concise, the text is richly illustrated, and the book is highly practical, making it suitable for ophthalmologists, primary healthcare providers, and students and faculty of medical schools.