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Show Joumal of Clinical Neuro- ophtlwlmology 12( 2): 128. 1992. Book Reviews Neuro- Ophthalmology, 2nd ed, edited by Joel Glaser. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, 1990, 577 pp, $ 75. There are many excellent textbooks of neuroophthalmology now on the market that can provide a good review of neuro- ophthalmology from several aspects, including basic sciences and the latest in technology, research, and clinical experience. However, Dr. Glaser has provided us with an updated version of an overview of neuroophthalmology that is unsurpassed. Many of you are familiar with Dr. Glaser's style of writing, which is so eloquent and easy to read. I think it is Dr. Glaser's exhaustive research in each topic, thorough review of the literature, and precise listings of differential diagnoses based on his own clinical experience that make his textbooks stand out among all others. Additionally, he has managed to utilize the resourcefulness of 13 contributing authors, each of whom are easily recognized by his or her own merits. The book is organized very logically, beginning with the taking of the neuro- ophthalmology history, by Dr. Lepore, followed by what I feel is the core of the text- Dr. Glaser presenting the neuroophthalmologic examination with clinical pearls, basic anatomy of the visual sensory system, and neuro- ophthalmologic topical diagnosis of the preand postchiasmatic pathways. Some chapters have been changed from his first edition, and the material has been incorporated into more clinically oriented chapters by contributing authors. 128 © 1992 Raven Press, Ltd., New York Perhaps I am a bit old- fashioned, but my favorite portion of the textbook is Dr. Glaser's walking the reader through the neuro- anatomy of the visual system, stopping along the way and explaining clinical- pathological correlations through his various diagnosis chapters. As in many recent publications in neuro- ophthalmology, it is nice to see a combination of time- honored old technology and the latest in new technology, particularly in neuroradiology as provided by Dr. Troost and Glaser in the chapter on vascular anomalies. I would consider this textbook absolute required reading for any neuro- ophthalmology fellow or ophthalmology resident in training. Although Miller's revision of Walsh and Hoyt's textbook of neuro- ophthalmology remains the standard by which all other's are compared, it should be considered as a reference textbook for students of neuro- ophthalmology. Dr. Glaser's book, on the other hand, should be considered cover- to- cover required reading. I am quite sure Dr. Glaser has succeeded in his stated goal in his preface: " An attempt is made to assemble important and frequently encountered clinical problems, but not to ignore the rare or fascinating, in the comprehensive overview of our subject." Bradley K. Farris, M. D. University of Oklahoma Department of Medicine Dean A. McGee Eye Institute Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
