Teleophthalmology in preventive medicine / Georg Michelson, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Michelson, Georg, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Telecommunication in medicine.

Medical telematics.

Eye--Diseases--Diagnosis.

Eye.

Ophthalmology.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 113 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Berlin : Springer, 2015.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file PDF

Summary:

This book provides an up-to-date overview of the clinical applications, methods, and technologies of teleophthalmology within the field of preventive medicine. The ability of novel methods to detect the initial signs of systemic and neurodegenerative diseases on the basis of alterations in the retina is reviewed, and detailed attention is paid to e role of teleophthalmology in screening for visionthreatening diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. A major part of the book is devoted to novel imaging methods and the latest information technologies, including advanced mobile communication and Web 2.0 applications in teleophthalmology. In addition, the initial projects of an interdisciplinary cooperation in preventive medicine are described. All of the authors are experienced in the scientific and practical aspects of teleophthalmology, including e-learning, and have produced a book that will meet the needs of all medical care providers interested in using teleophthalmology.

Contents:

Applications of Teleophthalmology: Systemic Diseases (Applications)

Ocular Diseases. Methods used in Teleophthalmology: Novel Imaging Devices

Information Technologies.

Notes:

Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed January 30, 2015).

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.

ISBN:

9783662449752

3662449757

3662449749

9783662449745

OCLC:

897377103

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.