Curbside Consultation in Cornea and External Disease, Second Edition
contains new questions and brief, practical, evidence-based answers to
the most frequently asked questions that are posed during a "curbside
consultation" between clinicians.
Dr. David R. Hardten and associate editors Drs. Mark S. Hansen and
Celine Satija have designed this unique reference in which cornea and
external disease specialists offer expert advice, preferences, and
opinions on tough clinical questions commonly encountered by corneal
specialists, ophthalmologists, or residents. The unique Q&A format
provides quick access to current information with the simplicity of a
conversation between two colleagues. Numerous images, diagrams, and
references are included to enhance the text and illustrate clinical
diagnoses and treatment plans.
Some of the questions that are answered inside the Second Edition
include:
- I have a patient with Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy. Is there anything
new to improve her vision?
- What should I do with a young patient with mild keratoconus?
- How can I help a 47-year-old female who uses artificial tears 6 times
daily and continues to complain of dry eyes?
- A patient presents with corneal ulcer. What work-up and treatment
would you recommend?
- How do I manage a patient that rubbed their eye just after LASIK? What
could go wrong?
- What can I offer a patient that sustained eye trauma and loss of iris
tissue?
- I have a patient with poor vision after DMEK. What went wrong and how
do I get better vision for them?
Curbside Consultation in Cornea and External Disease: 49 Clinical
Questions, Second Edition provides information basic enough for
residents while also incorporating expert pearls that even high-volume
ophthalmologists will appreciate. Cornea specialists, general
ophthalmologists, and residents alike will enjoy the user-friendly and
casual format and the expert advice contained within.
