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Show Section Editor: Michael S. Vaphiades, DO Emergencies in Neuro- Ophthalmology: A Case Based Approach Andrew G. Lee, MD, Paul W. Brazis, MD, Mansoor Mughal, MD, Fabiana Policeni, MD 2010, 184 pp, Hard cover, 18 chapters ISBN-13: 9789814295017 ISBN-10: 9814295019 Price: $66.00 Referenced Intended audience: Ophthalmologists, neurologists, neuro-ophthalmologists, residents, and fellows. This case-based textbook provides the reader a concise, easy-to-read, and practical resource in the evaluation and treatment of vision-threatening conditions. The case vignettes are compiled from real clinical cases, but the clinical details of each patient have been modified for teaching purposes. Chapters cover a variety of acute disorders of the afferent and efferent visual system, including painful ptosis, complete ophthalmoplegia with a red eye, homonymous hemianopia, bilateral optic disc edema, isolated sixth nerve palsy, pupil-involved third nerve palsy, and optic disc edema with a macular star figure. Printed on high-quality paper, there are multiple color photographs of fundus and ocular motility abnormalities, as well as other diagnostic testing included. Radiology of the Orbit and Visual Pathways Jonathan J. Dutton, MD, PhD, FACS 2010, 408 pp, Hard cover, 6 chapters ISBN: 978-1-4377-1151-6 Price: $189.00 Referenced Intended audience: Radiologists, neurologists, neurosur-geons, neuro-ophthalmologists, residents and fellows. In this very clinically applicable text, the author, a leader in orbital surgery, offers his expertise regarding CT and MRI imaging of the orbit. From abscess to varices and systemic diseases, this book covers the imaging findings of nearly 130 disorders, most of which involve the anterior visual pathways. Chapters include computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, anatomy of the orbit, anatomy of the intracranial visual pathways, radiologic anatomy of the orbit and visual pathways, CT, and MR imaging of visual system lesions. This atlas-style publication has over 1,100 figures and scans with accompanying text formatted in a concise fashion. Online access to the contents of this book, including illustrations, can be found at expertconsult.com along with Medline links to references. Vision Rehabilitation: Multidisciplinary Care of the Patient Following Brain Injury Penelope S. Suter, OD, Lisa H. Harvey, OD 2011, 514 pp, Hard cover, 14 chapters ISBN: 9781439836552 ISBN-10:1439836558 Price: $89.95 Referenced Intended audience: Neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuro-ophthalmologists, physical medicine, and rehabilitation specialists. This multi-authored multidisciplinary in-depth text outlines the clinical and scientific evidence supporting the current diagnostic and treatment strategies in adult brain injury vision rehabilitation. Chapters cover a variety of disorders, including the approach to vision rehabilitation following brain injury, the use of lenses to improve the quality of life following brain injury, photophobia, light, and color in acquired brain injury, the vestibular system, visual information processing deficits, incorporating vision rehabilitation into the primary care practice, and advocating for your patient in the legal system. With a 12-page middle section of color illustrations and multiple black-and-white line drawings throughout, this book is an easy and enjoyable read. 196 Books Received J Neuro-Ophthalmol 2011; 31: 196 Books Received Copyright © North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society. Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited. |
