Updates on Myopia : A Clinical Perspective / edited by Marcus Ang, Tien Y. Wong.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ang, Marcus, Editor.

Contributor:

Ang, Marcus., Editor.

Wong, Tien Y., Editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ophthalmology.

Local Subjects:

Ophthalmology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (305)

Edition:

1st ed. 2020.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2020.

Language Note:

English.

Summary:

This open access book discusses basic clinical concepts of myopia, prevention of progression and surgical treatments for myopia and pathological myopia. It also summarises the latest evidence and best practices for managing myopia, high myopia and its complications. Written by leading experts, the book addresses clinical diagnosis and interpretation of imaging modalities, and various complications of myopia such as glaucoma, choroidal neovascularization, retinal degeneration and cataracts. It is a valuable comprehensive resource for general and sub-specialist ophthalmologists as well as residents and ophthalmologists in training. .

Contents:

Introduction to Myopia – Basic and Optical Science

Epidemiology and Burden of Myopia

Myopia in Children – Prevention of Progression

Myopia in Adults – Optimizing Outcomes

Imaging in Myopia – Clinical and Practical Considerations

Complications of Pathological Myopia

Future of Myopia Management. .

ISBN:

981-13-8491-6

OCLC:

1135669416