Michael Vaphiades

Known and appreciated for its simple, direct, and complete coverage of all essential clinical aspects of neuro-ophthalmology, Kline's Neuro-Ophthalmology Review Manual, 9th Edition, provides a unique, user-friendly approach to the conditions you encounter in everyday practice. Edited by Drs. Rod Foroozan and Michael S. Vaphiades, this concise manual features up-to-date content and clear schematic illustrations. Uses a concise, streamlined approach--bulleted lists accompanied by schematic illustrations--ideal for everyday clinical practice or board preparation Provides updated coverage of neuro-ophthalmic conditions, including results of recent clinical trials and emerging literature, including treatments for multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica Offers expert guidance on Nystagmus and Related Ocular Oscillations, Myasthenia and Ocular Myopathies, Nonorganic Visual Disorders, Disorders of Higher Visual Function, and Neuroimaging Updated diagnostic criteria for headache from the International Headache Society's third classification and updated guidelines for the treatment of optic neuritis, giant cell arteritis, and for the diagnosis of third nerve palsy Includes exercises for case study and a handy table of neuro-ophthalmic emergencies, including AION and pituitary apoplexy, that serves as a quick guide to potentially life-threatening and blinding conditions

For over 35 years, Kline’s Neuro-Ophthalmology Review Manual has presented a unique and user-friendly approach to address clinical neuro-ophthalmology principles used in everyday practice. This Eighth Edition continues that tradition, providing a timely update, while also maintaining the same user-friendly and concise format. Dr. Rod Foroozan and Dr. Michael Vaphiades have taken the mantle of updating this respected manual from Dr. Lanning Kline and continue his tradition of a simple summary of the most important clinical aspects of neuro-ophthalmology with schematic illustrations and material relevant to everyday practice. They are joined by their contributing authors, all seasoned neuro-ophthalmologists, and have organized the book to provide the essential key information on neuro-ophthalmic disorders. The Eighth Edition provides a comprehensive update to the latest information, adds many new effective exercises for case study, and is a complete update on neuro-ophthalmic conditions, including results of recent clinical trials and emerging literature. Also new is the inclusion of a table of neuro-ophthalmic emergencies which serves as a quick guide so that these potentially life-threatening and blinding conditions can be accessed easily. Chapters include:Nystagmus and Related Ocular OscillationsMyasthenia and Ocular MyopathiesNonorganic Visual DisordersDisorders of Higher Visual FunctionNeuroimagingKline’s Neuro-Ophthalmology Review Manual, Eighth Edition has all the fundamentals presented logically for all practitioners and residents in ophthalmology, neurology, and neurosurgery. A popular choice among colleagues for more than 35 years, this a must-have resource in neuro-ophthalmology.