Systemic & Ophthalmic Management of Diabetes Mellitus
CHRIS STEELESynopsis
A standalone textbook that would cover all aspects of the Systemic and Ophthalmic Management of Diabetes Mellitus. This book is intended to be an essential introductory reference source for not only optometrists, but also ophthalmology specialist trainees, foundation doctors, specialist registrars in diabetes and metabolic medicine, general practitioners, specialist nurses, medical students, retinal screeners and other healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care. It has been written in such a way that gives readers the theoretical, clinical and practical information they need, without being overwhelmed with too much complex detail. For those readers wishing to explore areas of interest, there are comprehensive further reading lists at the end of each chapter. Depending on their background some readers may only choose to study certain chapters, whilst others will find every chapter useful.
Synopsis
A standalone textbook that would cover all aspects of the Systemic and Ophthalmic Management of Diabetes Mellitus. This book is intended to be an essential introductory reference source for not only optometrists, but also ophthalmology specialist trainees, foundation doctors, specialist registrars in diabetes and metabolic medicine, general practitioners, specialist nurses, medical students, retinal screeners and other healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care. It has been written in such a way that gives readers the theoretical, clinical and practical information they need, without being overwhelmed with too much complex detail. For those readers wishing to explore areas of interest, there are comprehensive further reading lists at the end of each chapter. Depending on their background some readers may only choose to study certain chapters, whilst others will find every chapter useful.
Description
A standalone textbook that would cover all aspects of the Systemic and Ophthalmic Management of Diabetes Mellitus. This book is intended to be an essential introductory reference source for not only optometrists, but also ophthalmology specialist trainees, foundation doctors, specialist registrars in diabetes and metabolic medicine, general practitioners, specialist nurses, medical students, retinal screeners and other healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care. It has been written in such a way that gives readers the theoretical, clinical and practical information they need, without being overwhelmed with too much complex detail. For those readers wishing to explore areas of interest, there are comprehensive further reading lists at the end of each chapter. Depending on their background some readers may only choose to study certain chapters, whilst others will find every chapter useful.
Key Features
- Provides an up-to-date reference source, uniquely combining a comprehensive guide to the Systemic and Ophthalmic Management of Diabetes Mellitus.
- Covers the epidemiology of diabetes mellitus from a worldwide perspective, followed by classification, diagnosis and screening methods.
- Discusses the management of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and living with the disease in terms of acute and chronic complications encountered and during pregnancy.
- Describes the ophthalmic management of Diabetes Mellitus covering pathophysiology and clinical features of diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy.
- Covers latest ophthalmic treatment strategies including pharmacological (anti-angiogenic), laser and surgical options, much of which depends on optical coherence tomography (OCT) to monitor progress.
Product Details
Publisher :
JPB ;1/e edition (01 January 2019)
Edition :
1/e edition
Binding :
Hard Back
Language :
English
Paperback :
270 pages
ISBN-13 :
9789352705870
Item Weight :
1205 grams
Dimensions :
8.5 x 11
Printing Format Color :
Four Color