Ocular Traumatology

From the lid to the optic nerve of both mechanical and nonmechanical trauma, this unique book, edited by a world-recognized authority in the field, covers all aspects of ophthalmic trauma. Coverage incorporates cutting-edge approaches, such as temporary keratosprosthesis, artificial iris diaphragm, and prophylactic retinectomy.

Section I. - Terminology of Mechanical Injuries: the Birmingham Eye Trauma Terminology (BETT). - Classification of Mechanical Eye Injuries. - Predicting the Severity of an Eye Injury: the Ocular Trauma Score (OTS). - Counseling the Injured Individual and the Family. - From the Other Side: the Patient s Viewpoint. - Myths and Truths in Ocular Traumatology. - Clinical Epidemiology, Prevention, and Rehabilitation. - Strategic Thinking in Ocular Traumatology. - Evaluation. - Emergency Management. - Section II. - Conjunctiva. - Cornea. - Sclera and Limbus. - Tissue Prolapse. - Anterior Chamber. - Iris and Pupil. - Lens. - Ciliary Body and Choroid. - Vitreous and Retina. - Trauma By Blunt Object: Contusions. - Open Globe Injury: a Brief Overview. - Trauma By Blunt Object: Ruptures. - Penetrating Injuries and IOFBs. - Perforating Injuries. - Injury Involving the Entire Globe. - Ocular Trauma in Children and in Elderly Patients. - Endophthalmitis. - Posttraumatic Glaucoma. - Hypotony. - Endoscopy. - Section III. - Chemical Injuries. - Electromagnetic Trauma. - The Effects of Systemic Trauma on the Eye. - Erratum. - Anterior Chamber.