Comprehensive Ophthalmology 7th edition

 

The book cover of Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Seventh Edition by A. K. Khurana, featuring a dark green background with circular lens flare effects. The title is in bold white lettering above four clinical inset photographs showing different ocular conditions: an inflamed eyelid, a fundus photograph of the retina, a dense white cataract, and a cornea under slit-lamp examination with fluorescein staining. A gold "Celebrating 50 Years" seal from Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers is in the top right corner.

Book Metadata

  • Full Title: Comprehensive Ophthalmology
  • Authors:
  • AK Khurana, MS FAICO CTO (London): Senior Professor and Ex-Head, Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Rohtak, India
  • Aruj K Khurana, DNB FICO FVRS: Consultant, Vitreo-retinal Services, Rishikesh, India
  • Bhawna P Khurana, MS DNB FICO FNN: Assistant Professor, Dehradun, India
  • Editors: Not specified in source
  • Year of Publication: Not specified in source
  • Edition: Seventh Edition
  • Total Number of Pages: 662 pages.

Copyright Summary

The book is published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, appearing as the seventh edition of the work. While the provided source excerpts contain the title page and publication locations (New Delhi, London, Panama), specific ISBN numbers and detailed legal notices are not specified in the source.

Preface Analysis

The source material lists the preface as beginning on page vii, but the full text of the preface or a general introduction to the entire volume is not specified in the source
However, the introduction to the "Practical Ophthalmology" section indicates an educational intent to enhance clinical skills in identifying and diagnosing common eye diseases to facilitate primary care and timely specialist referrals.
The primary audience appears to be medical students and practicing physicians seeking a structured approach to ophthalmic cases.

Chapter List

The following chapters are organized into six distinct clinical sections as presented in the Table of Contents:

Section I: Anatomy and Physiology of Eye

  • Anatomy and Development of Eye
  • Physiology of Eye and Vision
  • Errors of Refraction and Accommodation
  • Diseases of Cornea
  • Diseases of Sclera
  • Diseases of Uveal Tract
  • Diseases of Lens
  • Glaucoma
  • Diseases of Vitreous
  • Diseases of Retina
  • Neuro-ophthalmology
  • Ocular Motility and Strabismus
  • Disorders of Eyelids
  • Diseases of Lacrimal Apparatus
  • Diseases of Orbit
  • Ocular Injuries
  • Lasers and Cryotherapy in Ophthalmology
  • Community Ophthalmology
  • Clinical Ophthalmic Cases
  • Darkroom Procedures
  • Ophthalmic Instruments and Operative Ophthalmology

Section II: Optics and Refraction

  • Elementary and Physiological Optics

Section III: Diseases of Eye and Ocular Adnexa

  • Diseases of Conjunctiva

Section IV: Ocular Therapeutics

  • Ocular Pharmacology

Section V: Systemic and Community Ophthalmology

  • Systemic Ophthalmology

Section VI: Practical Ophthalmology

  • Clinical Methods in Ophthalmology

Why Read This? 

For the practicing physician, this text offers a comprehensive bridge between fundamental ocular science and clinical application. It provides highly scannable resources, including:
  • Differential Diagnosis Tables: Detailed comparisons for red-eye conditions, such as distinguishing between acute conjunctivitis, iridocyclitis, and congestive glaucoma.
  • Practical Case Management: A dedicated section on clinical ophthalmic cases provides "long case" and "short case" presentation formats, ideal for refreshing clinical acumen.
  • Therapeutic and Operative Guidance: Summaries of laser mechanisms, pharmacology, and step-by-step surgical techniques for procedures like cataract extraction (ECCE and SICS).
  • Systemic and Community Context: Essential information on ocular manifestations of systemic diseases and public health initiatives for blindness prevention, which is vital for practitioners working in community health settings.



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