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Show Tournai of Clinical Neuro-ophtlu1lmology 8(3): 211-212.1988. Book Reviews Nesi F. A., M.D. and Spoor T. c., M.D., eds. Management of Ocular, Orbital, and Adnexal Trauma, New York: Raven Press. 1988, 459 pg., $88.50. The management of peri-orbital trauma has typically been learned in the emergency room or operating room directly from a person who is more experienced than yourself. Most commonly, that was your senior resident or your attending in oculoplastic surgery. The traditional approach to orbital trauma has been less didactic and more "hands on" training. It is, therefore, a welcome and important source of information that Drs. Spoor and Nesi have provided us. It is a resource text that one can quickly access for reviewing the accepted management of specific peri-orbital and ocular traumatic problems as they arise. I believe the editors have done an excellent job in each area of ocular trauma, orbital trauma and adnexal trauma that present ever persistent challenges to the practicing ophthalmologist. The first section covers the basic conservative approach to blunt ocular trauma, as well as the examination and workup required. Surgical approaches to the ruptured globe, anterior segment trauma, as well as retinal and vitreous damage are thoroughly covered. One could criticize the editors slightly in the small amount of repetition among each chapter. The advantage of having a specific chapter for each anatomical and management concern seems to outweigh a small amount of repetition. Of particular help are the chapters on endophthalmitis and antibiotic usage. The second section of the book concerns itself with orbital trauma. There is an excellent chapter in the neuro-ophthalmologic approach to orbital trauma. It is quite thorough and the chapters that follow are quite complementary. The last section concerning eyelid trauma encompasses several excellent chapters on the plastic repair of periorbital and eyelid trauma, with accompanying excellent surgical diagrams. In summary, I would recommend this text as an excellent source of information for specific reference in particular areas of trauma in and around the eye. The text is written quite clearly and is 211 © 1988 Raven Press. Ltd.. New York straightforward. The accompanying case presentations, neuroradiological photographs, and surgical diagrams only serve to enhance the text. This book should be of great value to the student of ophthalmology, as well as the practicing clinician. Bradley K. Farris, M.D. University of Oklahoma Dean A. McGee Eye Institute Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Reinecke, R. D., M.D., Ophthalmology Annual 1988, New York: Raven Press, 1988, 256 pp, $73.00. A general review of several aspects of ophthalmology is presented in a very nice format by Dr. Robert Reinecke. Topics range from intraocular surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, oculoplastic surgery, and neuro-ophthalmology. The purpose of this text is to present a "doctor-to-doctor" presentation of specific topics of interest to the general ophthalmologist, allowing for a "pleasant evening's reading." The author of each chapter has managed to present the material in a very concise and straightforward way that achieves that goal. Of particular interest to neuro-ophthalmologists will be the excellent chapter by Drs. Catalano and Calhoun on "Ocular Conditions Associated With Nystagmus," Dr. Schechter's chapter on "The Pupil in Neuro-Ophthalmologic Diagnosis," as well as a very nice chapter on 'The Ocular Ischemic Syndrome" by Dr. Gary Brown. Topics of interest to the general ophthalmologist, as well as the pediatric ophthalmogist, would be the chapters concerning "Management of Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma" by Dr. Tomey, "Care of the Infantile Glaucoma Patient" by Dr. Jaafar, and "Surgery of the Lacrimal System in Children" by Dr. Crawford. Additional chapters, including "Contact Lens for Aphakic Infants," "Contact Lens Fitting in the Aphakic Infant," "The Assessment of Visual Acuity in Infants and Children," and "Functional Amblyopia" are also quite helpful. |
