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Show 74 BOOK REVIEWS mors, including craniopharyngiomas, gliomas, and orbital tumors are reviewed in detail. The chapter by Dr. Roger J. Packer concerning the chemotherapeutic approach to chiasmatic gliomas is of particular interest. Retinal problems, including the Hipple- Lindau syndrome, retinitis pigmentosa, and ocular albinism are reviewed also in detail. Additional topics that are nicely reviewed include neuroimaging of the cavernous sinus by Dr. Jerome J. Sheldon et a1. and Donald W. Chakeres et aI., as well as neuroimaging of horizontal gaze disorders by Dr. Robert F. Saul. The neurologist will be happy to see discussions by Dr. Jonathon Trobe on visual problems in Alzheimer's disease, as well as Dr. Charles Maxner's discussion on visual system dysfunction in Parkinson's disease. All readers should greatly benefit from the hypertension update by Drs. Barry J. Masterson and Joseph A. Asch. Perhaps the most valuable segments of this text are the frequent anecdotal comments by Dr. Smith, relating his own personal experience from his neuro- ophthalmological practice to that of each author. There are numerous " practice pearls" to be garnered here. In summary, Drs. Smith and Katz have done a very nice job in bringing together various experts in their respective fields across the country for basic reviews of topics of particular importance to the practicing neuro- ophthalmologist. I know of no other single source that would get such a nice review in these various fields. For the price, this text should be required reading for all neuroophthalmologists. Bradley K. Farris, M. D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Dean A. McGee Eye Institute Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Ocular Differential Diagnosis, 4th Edition, by H. Roy, Frederick, Philadelphia, PA: Lea & Febiger, 1989, 710 pp, $ 45.00. Dr. Roy has once again provided us with an excellent reference text for differential diagnosis. I doubt that any ophthalmology resident in the United States is unaware of the usefulness of this book, particularly before weekly grand rounds. Since the first edition in 1972, Dr. Roy has provided thE' ophthalmology resident with an invalu- J Lim J'l/ cuYll tllllJthullllUJ, ',, 111 J'I, ;- J, i J, i'):- HJ able source of differential diagnosis based not only on specific ocular findings, but clinical presentation in specific diagnosis as well. In this latest edition, Dr. Roy has not only expanded his lists of differential diagnoses, but also added a diagnostic decision table, which includes symptoms typically or rarely found in most major disease processes, as well as clinical findings of the eye and orbit. I found these to be quite helpful after some initial practice time. The chapters are arranged according to anatomical structure, such as orbits, lids, lacrimal system, extraocular muscles, etc. There are specific chapters on visual field defects, visual disturbance, including transient or permanent loss of vision, visual complaints, and head position. These last chapters should be of particular interest to the practicing neuroophthalmologist. In summary, Dr. Roy continues to provide us with an excellent updated addition of ocular differential diagnosis that is now beginning to evolve into a true clinically oriented " handbook." I think it should be in all ophthalmologists' library and certainly within immediate arm's distance of all ophthalmology residents! Bradley K. Farris, M. D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Dean A. McGee Eye Institute Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Ophthalmology Annual 1989, edited by Robert D. Reinecke, New York: Raven Press, 1988,384 pp, $ 95.00. As Dr. Reinecke states in the preface of this text, the author's goal is to give the reader an " updated, comprehensive, but understandable, report on subjects of interest to most ophthalmologists." There are a total of 12 chapters, which review all fields of ophthalmology. Dr. Soham Hayreh begins the text with a nice chapter on arterial hypertension and its ophthalmic complications, including both hypertensive retinopathy and optic neuropathy. There are excellent fluorescein photographs, which demonstrate the retinal pathological changes in a nice way. Dr. Clifford Terry provides us with a nice review of postoperative astigmatism from cataract surgery, with tips on both how to prevent it and how to treat it. Surgical techniques to reduce corneal astigmatism are also discussed. BOOK REVIEWS 75 Dr. Peter Laibson provides us with an excellent review on corneal erosions, as well as their diagnosis and treatment. This not only provides us with an excellent photographic review of the pathology, but also excellent suggestions for office and surgical management. Drs. Shirley Wray and Georgina Scholl provide a nice review of optic neuritis and its relation to multiple sclerosis. Current controversies in the association of these two diseases are discussed. Also interesting to the practicing neuroophthalmologist is the excellent review of magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI) use in ophthalmology by Dr. Mahmood Mafee. Dr. Mafee once again attempts to educate us in the basic principals of MRI physiology in a relatively basic approach. Orbital and ocular pathology is also discussed in detail. Also of interest is the chapter on the clinical use of the visual evoked cortical potential by Dr. Michael Fendick. The advantages and disadvantages of this technique are discussed in detail. Other interesting chapters include an excellent review of central serous chorioretinopathy by Drs. G. Robert Hampton and Peter B. Hay, and ophthalmic anesthesia by Dr. W. Sanderson Grizzard. The ophthalmic surgeon will enjoy reviewing the various techniques for retrobulbar and periorbital blocks that Dr. Grizzard discusses. The last chapter by Dr. Stephen L. Bosniak is a comprehensive review of the history, pathogenesis, and management of blowout orbital floor fractures. Although Dr. Bosniak tends to be an " early treater," he reviews the risks and benefits of all approaches in an objective way. In summary, Dr. Reinecke has provided us with an excellent review of general ophthalmology that is, indeed, " welcome down- to- earth reading for the busy practitioner." Bradley K. Farris, M. D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Oklahoma City, Oklahoma J Clin Neuro- ophthalmol, Vol. 10, No. 1. 1990 |
