Clinical Cases in Medical Retina

Medical retina is a complex subspecialty with a steep learning curve, requiring vast and diverse knowledge in basic science, diagnostic imaging, medical treatment, and surgical techniques. Clinical Cases in Medical Retina: A Diagnostic Approach provides highly visual, case-based guidance on the challenging process of gathering patient information, ordering appropriate testing, and arriving at an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plan. In one convenient volume, it exposes retina fellows and specialists, ophthalmology residents, and other eye care clinicians to a wide variety of patient presentations and scenarios, including rare conditions and special populations.

Presents more than 70 clinical cases depicting actual scenarios of patients presenting with a variety of retinal disorders. Walks you through history taking, questions to ask, differential diagnosis, testing, management, and follow-up care, all in a concise, templated, and easy-to-read format. Covers the latest imaging modalities, including OCT and OCTA, autofluorescence, fluorescein angiography, and ultrasound. Includes diagnostic algorithms that help you differentiate between disorders with common presentations. Provides expert guidance on treatment options, including prescribing medications, injections, and where appropriate, when to refer for surgery. Features quick-reference boxes throughout with clinical pearls, pitfalls, and key points. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.