AK Gupta

This handbook is a compilation of major clinical trials in all subspecialties in the field of ophthalmology. Each trial is presented in a uniform manner, detailing the background and purpose of the study, design, number of subjects with inclusion and exclusion criteria, outcomes, then results and conclusions. Topics include glaucoma, cornea, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, neuro-ophthalmology, ocular melanoma, and many more. Trials are arranged chronologically or in order of significance, with extensive referencing for further reading. ‘At a glance’ tables summarising each trial are also included. The previous edition of this comprehensive text (9789350907740) published in 2013.

This book is designed to help with the accurate identification of signs observed and steps to be followed to reach a clinical diagnosis. The chapters are organised by the structure affected by the lesion, i.e. the optic nerve, macula, retinal vasculature, the retina proper, peripheral retina or the vitreous. Within chapters, the observations are grouped by the morphological features and colour. Beginning with clinical signs, the book proceeds to a description of the diagnostic pathway, teaching readers to identify lesions and relate them to the descriptive group most appropriate to the lesion.