Description
Elsevier Parsons' Diseases of the Eye 24th Edition by Sihota and Radhika Tandon
Parsons’ Diseases of the Eye has served as a trusted textbook of Ophthalmology for undergraduate students for well over 100 years. It also meets the needs of postgraduate students and practising clinicians as a useful guide to basic concepts and a comprehensive compendium of knowledge for ophthalmic care.
First published in 1907, the book soon became a fundamental text for students on account of its clear descriptive style and thorough coverage of the practical aspects of ocular disorders. Over the years, the book has maintained its clinical relevance through periodic revisions with suitable updates and hence retained its prime position at the top of its field.
The 19th edition of the book was a landmark adaptation to the context of the Indian subcontinent with a specially curated region specific content upgradation. Subsequent editions including 24th current edition have served to build on this platform: continuously evolving to match the changes in the academic curriculum, remaining contemporary with global best practices and aligning with modern teaching - learning philosophies.
Key Features
NEW TO THIS EDITION
• Content thoroughly revised and updated
• Addition of new clinical pictures and digital ancillaries
• Information presentation re-aligned for better understanding
• Key to competency codes added
• Guidelines for approach to investigations provided
SALIENT FEATURES
• Compliant with new competency based curriculum
• Learning objectives clearly defined at the beginning of each chapter
• Case studies including clinically relevant radiological images provided to illustrate practical aspects
• Content updated with new photographs and latest knowledge in all fields
• Complimentary access to:
o E book
o Procedural videos
o Chapter-wise MCQs with answers
Contents:
Section I: Anatomy and physiology of the eye and visual pathway
1. Anatomy of the eye
2. Physiology of the eye
3. The physiology of vision
4. The neurology of vision
Section: II Optics and refraction
5. Elementary optics and optical system of the normal eye
6. Clinical Refraction and Refractive Errors
Section III: Basics of clinical examination and treatment
7. Clinical history taking and interpretation of symptoms
8. Clinical examination
9. Clinical investigations
10. Ocular therapeutics and lasers
Section IV: Diseases of the eye
11. Diseases of the conjunctiva
12. Diseases of the cornea
13. Diseases of the sclera
14. Diseases of the uveal tract
15. Diseases of the lens
16. Glaucoma
17. Diseases of the retina and vitreous
18. Diseases of the optic nerve
19. Intraocular tumours
Section V: Eye movements and their disorders
20. Anatomy and physiology of the motor mechanism
21. Strabismus (Squint)
22. Paralytic squint
Section VI: Diseases of the adnexa
23. Diseases of the eyelids
24. Diseases of the lacrimal apparatus
25. Diseases of the orbit
Section VII: Systemic ophthalmology
26. Diseases of the nervous system with ocular manifestations
27. Ocular manifestations of systemic disorders
Section VIII: Ophthalmic emergencies
28. Ocular injuries
29. Nontraumatic ophthalmic emergencies
Section IX: Preventive ophthalmology
30. Genetics in ophthalmology
31. Community ophthalmology
Section X: Ophthalmic instruments and their practical usage
32. Dark room procedures in ophthalmology
33. Surgical instruments in ophthalmology
Appendices
Appendix I Local anaesthesia in ophthalmology
Appendix II Radiology illustrations
Appendix III Case studies
Authors:
Sihota and Radhika Tandon, MBBS, MD, DipNB, FRCOphth, FRCS, Associate Professor, Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institue of Medical Sciences, India