Excerpt from A Practical Guide to the Examination of the Eye: For Students and Junior Practitioners
MY experience with students has taught me that much of the initial difficulty they encounter in the study of ophthalmology, depends on the fact that many of the methods employed for examining eye patients differ so markedly from those they have become familiar with in the practical work of medi cine and surgery. For years, therefore, it has been my habit to deliver a few lectures dealing with the modes of examination to be adopted in the investigation of eye cases. Information on this subject is given in many excellent text-books. On-diseases of the eye, but is usually arranged in a way that is not easy of refer ence. In the pages of this volume it has been the writer's object to describe the various methods of examination in such a manner and at such length as to be readily understood by the student. Illustrations have been freely introduced, as being frequently more explicit than mere verbal description.
Some of the photographs from which the illustra tions have been prepared were taken by myself, but, for the greater number, I am under obligation, as I have been on other occasions, to Mr. J. H. Bellamy.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed guide to the examination of eye patients, a process that was, at the time of publication, considered more complex than other medical procedures. The author, a seasoned educator, recognized the challenges faced by medical students in mastering these techniques and set out to simplify the process. The book offers a systematic approach to the examination, covering both the external and internal features of the eye, as well as the surrounding structures, such as the eyelids, orbit, and tear passages. The author emphasizes the importance of viewing the eye not as an isolated organ but as part of a larger system, and highlights the need to consider the patient's general health and lifestyle as essential components of the diagnosis. The book delves into the use of mydriatics and myotics, drugs that dilate and constrict the pupil respectively, explaining their applications in examining the eye and managing specific conditions. The author also discusses the use of the ophthalmoscope, a crucial instrument for observing the interior of the eye, and provides a comprehensive overview of its operation and applications. The book further explores the complexities of visual perception and the techniques for testing sight, including the identification of various visual impairments such as hypermetropia (farsightedness) and myopia (nearsightedness). The author explores the intricacies of the field of vision and its abnormalities, offering methods for assessing visual field defects and diagnosing associated conditions. This book offers a valuable resource for medical professionals and students seeking a comprehensive understanding of the nuances of eye examination, providing a detailed and practical guide to this vital aspect of ophthalmology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331952749_0
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