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Show Journal of CliniCilI Neuro- ophthalmology 10( 2): 152, 1990. Book Reviews Atlas of Ocular Motility, by Robert A. Catalano and Leonard B. Nelson. Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 1989; 240 pp, $ 85.00. Drs. Nelson and Catalano present a good photographic atlas of strabismus, much like that presented by Dr. Gunter Von Noorden in his Atlas of Strabismus. It appears the authors are attempting to target this textbook specifically to ophthalmology residents beginning their training program. Chapters include good discussions on orbital anatomical relationships, the actions of extraocular muscles, physiology of ocular motility, sensory physiology and pathology, sensory adaptions to strabismus, and tests of the sensory status. Following these are excellent chapters reviewing basic strabismus patterns, including a good discussion of the monofixation syndrome. The last chapter discusses syndromes and special forms of strabismus, including Duane's retraction syndrome, Brown's syndrome, cyclic strabismus, Mobius's syndrome, double elevator palsy, thyroid myopathy, blow- out fractures, Marcus- Gunn syndrome, as well as chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia, Parinau~' s syndrome, and internuclear ophthalmoplegIa. There are excellent photographs concerning all of the strabismus patterns, as well as good illustrations, particularly explaining the Bielschowsky 3step test. The authors have attained their goal of presenting an excellent, up- to- date atlas of strabismus. for the eye resident in training. It is also a good reVIew for the Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program ( OKAP) Board examination. This textbo~ k would be an excellent addition to any ophthalmic library, as long as it is considered an alt~ rnate to Dr. Von Noorden's atlas, and not a substitute. Bradley K. Farris, M. D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Dean A. McGee Eye Institute Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 152 © 1990 Raven Press, Ltd., New York Ocular Syndromes and Systemic Diseases, 2nd ed. By F. Hampton Roy, Philadelphia, PA: W. B. Saunders. 1989, 528 pp, $ 60.00. At one time or another, every physician has been confronted with a synonym for an illness that he simply cannot remember from his medical school or residency days. If you never seem to have that problem, then you certainly do not need to have Dr. Roy's handy second edition of Ocular Syndromes and Systemic Diseases. However, if you are like me, you greatly appreciate Dr. Roy's efforts in providing a very handy and concise manual to look up just about any disease process you can imagine. For example, how many readers of this review can recall what " Blatt's" syndrome is? Well, simply look it up in alphabetical order and you will find it on page 55 of Dr. Roy's fine text. As Dr. Roy so simply puts in his preface, the purpose of his book is "( 1) To aid the busy ophthalmologist in identifying all ocular manifestations of a given syndrome, disease, or inherited disorder; ( 2) To provide references so the ophthalmologist will know where to look for additional information; and ( 3) To promote greater observation of the characteristics of ocular syndromes, systemic disease, and inherited disorders." I think Dr. Roy has exceeded his goal nicely. I cannot think of a quicker reference with more concise information than is provided in this text. Also, there are very nice updated references at the end of each syndrome for the practitioner to refer to, if he or she so desires. In summary, Dr. Roy's Ocular Syndromes and Systemic Diseases is an absolute requirement for any practicing clinician who sees more than routine cataracts on a daily basis! Bradley K. Farris, M. D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Dean A. McGee Eye Institute Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
