Description
**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Ophthalmology**Through five highly regarded editions, Ophthalmology, by Drs. Myron Yanoff and Jay S. Duker, has remained one of the premier texts in the field, providing authoritative guidance on virtually any ophthalmic condition and procedure you may encounter. The fully revised, 6th edition of this award-winning title continues to offer detailed, superbly illustrated content from cover to cover, with extensive updates throughout to keep you current with the latest advancements and fundamentals throughout every subspecialty area in the field. An easy-to-follow, templated format, convenient single volume, and coverage of both common and rare disorders make this title a must-have resource no matter what your level of experience.- Offers truly comprehensive coverage, including basic foundations through diagnosis and treatment advances across all subspecialties: genetics, optics, refractive surgery, lens and cataract, cornea, retina, uveitis, tumors, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric and adult strabismus, and oculoplastics- Features streamlined, templated chapters, a user-friendly visual layout, and key features boxes for quick access to clinically relevant information and rapid understanding of any topic- Contains four new chapters covering Phototherapeutic Keratectomy; IOL Optics; Bag-in-the-lens Cataract Surgery; and Capsulectomy: Modern devices apart from FLACS- Includes a fully revised and updated chapter on refractive surgery screening and corneal imaging, as well as an expanded chapter on corneal cross-linking- Provides up-to-date information on the latest advances in the field, including new therapies for retinoblastoma, such as intravenous and intraarterial chemotherapy; less common retinal tumor simulators of retinoblastoma; OCT-Angiography; glaucoma stents; new drug delivery platforms; IOL optics; phototherapeutic keratectomy; intraocular pressure monitoring; and more- Includes more than 2,000 high-quality illustrations and an expanded video library with more than 60 clips of diagnostic and surgical techniques, including new videos of nystagmus- Contains updated management guidelines for central retinal artery occlusions (CRAO)- Provides fresh perspectives from new section editors Drs. Carol Shields and Sumit (Sam) Garg
Table of Contents
PART 1 GENETICS1.1 Fundamentals of Human Genetics1.2 Molecular Genetics of Selected Ocular Disorders1.3 Genetic Testing and Genetic CounselingPART 2 OPTICS AND REFRACTION2.1 Light2.2 Optics of the Human Eye2.3 Clinical Refraction2.4 Correction of Refractive Errors2.5 Ophthalmic Instruments2.6 Wavefront Optics and Aberrations of the EyePART 3 REFRACTIVE SURGERY3.1 Current Concepts, Classification, and History of Refractive Surgery3.2 Preoperative Evaluation for Refractive Surgery3.3 Excimer Laser Surface Ablation: Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), Laser-Assisted Subepithelial Keratomileusis (LASEK), and Epi-LASIK3.4 Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)3.5 Small Incision Lenticule Extraction3.6 Wavefront and Topography-Based Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery3.7 Phakic Intraocular Lenses3.8 Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments: Synthetic and CAIRS3.9 Surgical Treatment of Presbyopia3.10 Excimer Laser Phototherapeutic Keratectomy3.11 Corneal Cross-linkingPART 4 CORNEA AND OCULAR SURFACE DISEASESSECTION 1: BASIC PRINCIPLES4.1 Corneal Anatomy, Physiology, and Wound Healing4.2 Anterior Segment Imaging ModalitiesSECTION 2: CONGENITAL ABNORMALITIES4.3 Congenital Corneal AnomaliesSECTION 3: EXTERNAL DISEASES4.4 Blepharitis4.5 Herpes Zoster OphthalmicusSECTION 4: CONJUNCTIVAL DISEASES4.6 Infectious Conjunctivitis4.7 Allergic Conjunctivitis4.8 Tumors of the Conjunctiva4.9 Pterygium and Conjunctival Degenerations4.10 Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid/Mucous Membrane PemphigoidSECTION 5: SCLERAL AND EPISCLERAL DISEASES4.11 Episcleritis and ScleritisSECTION 6: CORNEAL DISEASES4.12 Bacterial Keratitis4.13 Fungal Keratitis4.14 Parasitic Keratitis4.15 Herpes Simplex Keratitis4.16 Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis4.17 Noninfectious Keratitis4.18 Keratoconus and Other Ectasias4.19 Anterior Corneal Dystrophies4.20 Stromal Corneal Dystrophies4.21 Diseases of the Corneal Endothelium4.22 Corneal Degenerations4.23 Dry Eye DiseaseSECTION 7: MISCELLANEOUS CONDITIONS4.24 Complications of Contact Lens Wear4.25 Corneal and External Eye Manifestations of Systemic DiseaseSECTION 8: TRAUMA4.26 Acid and Alkali BurnsSECTION 9: SURGERY4.27 Endothelial Keratoplasty: Targeted Treatment for Corneal Endothelial Dysfunction4.28 Penetrating Keratoplasty4.29 Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty4.30 Superficial Corneal Procedures and Corneal Collagen Cross-linking4.31 Artificial Cornea (Keratoprosthesis)4.32 Conjunctival Surgery4.33 Surgical Ocular Surface Reconstruction4.34 Management of Corneal Thinning, Melting, and PerforationPART 5 THE LENS5.1 Basic Science of the Lens5.2 Evolution of Intraocular Lens Implantation5.3 Intraocular Lens Optics5.4 Bag-in-the-Lens Cataract Surgery5.5 Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Causes, Morphology, and Visual Effects of Cataract5.6 Patient Workup for Cataract Surgery5.7 Intraocular Lens Power Calculations5.8 Indications for Lens Surgery/Indications for Application of Different Lens Surgery Techniques5.9 The Pharmacotherapy of Cataract Surgery5.10 Anesthesia for Cataract Surgery5.11 Phacoemulsification Fluidics5.12 Refractive Aspects of Cataract Surgery5.13 Small-Incision and Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery5.14 Capsulectomy: Modern Devices Apart From FLACS5.15 Manual Cataract Extraction5.16 Combined Procedures5.17 Cataract Surgery in Complex Eyes5.18 Pediatric Cataract Surgery5.19 Complications of Cataract Surgery5.20 Secondary Cataract5.21 Outcomes of Cataract SurgeryPART 6 RETINA AND VITREOUSSECTION 1: ANATOMY6.1 Structure of the Neural Retina and Retinal Pigment Epithelium6.2 Retinal and Choroidal CirculationSECTION 2: ANCILLARY TESTS6.3 Contact B-Scan Ultrasonography6.4 Camera-Based Ancillary Retinal Testing: Autofluorescence, Fluorescein, and Indocyanine Green Angiography6.5 Optical Coherence Tomography in Retinal Imaging6.6 Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography6.7 Retinal ElectrophysiologySECTION 3: BASIC PRINCIPLES OF RETINAL SURGERY6.8 Light and Laser Injury6.9 Scleral Buckling Surgery6.10 Vitrectomy6.
