With Contributions FromChelvin Sng (National University Health System,
Singapore) & Laurence Lim (Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore)New
Edition: The Ophthalmology Examinations Review (3rd Edition)Many new
treatments and diagnostic procedures in ophthalmology have been refined
or newly developed during the past four years, a new edition reflecting
these changes is most timely.The scope and aim of the book will be
consistent with the first edition, which provides a broad review of the
specialist ophthalmology examinations for final year ophthalmology
residents and trainees. The book deals primarily with key facts and
topics that are important from the examination perspective. Only
information and facts that are considered relevant and critical to the
exams are covered, with topics that may be of scientific interest, but
are not commonly tested in exams, specifically left out. Time-challenged
readers will also benefit from the knowledge acquired from various other
sources or textbooks that are now organized and synthesized in this
book. While not meant to replace the standard textbooks, enough
information is contained within the book to serve as the main revision
text nearer the exams.The style and format of this book is intentionally
didactic, with questions and short answers. The answer includes a "model
opening statement," followed first by a classification system to aid
organization of facts, and then the core explanation in concise short
notes. "Exam Tips" are inserted to provide an insight into techniques of
answering different types of questions and when appropriate, a "Clinical
Approach" section is also included.In the new edition, topics such as
new understanding of disease mechanisms (e.g., genetics of eye
diseases), new investigations (e.g., OCT), and novel procedures and
treatment (e.g., the use of antivascular endothelial growth factors, new
refractive surgical techniques) are covered.This book will be a valuable
guide to the final year ophthalmology residents and trainees taking the
specialist ophthalmology examinations, particularly for exams with a
strong oral or viva component. Although primarily aimed at candidates
attempting the British postgraduate exams (FRCS, FRANZCO, MRCS, MRCOphth
and FRCOphth), it is also useful for other examination systems (e.g.,
the American Boards). Many junior residents, in fact, find the
information handy during grand rounds.
