Use diagnostic signs and pathways to build a differential diagnosis...

Vitreoretinal disease is the leading cause of severe vision loss in most developed countries. This all-encompassing new book is designed to enhance diagnosis and treatment of retinal pathology as you proceed from initial finding to differential diagnosis and treatment. Using evidence-based medicine to develop management strategies and featuring pathway diagrams and decision-making trees, the book links specific symptoms to the appropriate diagnosis and most effective treatment.

A top team of retinal specialists have come together to create this pace-setting reference, covering everything from retinal detachment and hemorrhage, to pigmented lesions and noninfectious inflammation. Chapters are uniquely arranged by presenting symptom instead of diagnosis, allowing you to find material quickly and easily.

Key features of this valuable book:

• Broad coverage of all important topics, including both pediatric and adult retinal diseases
• Clinical decision-making trees and pathway diagrams offering a "yes-or-no" approach to diagnosis and treatment
• Beneficial question and answer format provides clarity and explanations for specific problems
• Helpful table of contents organized by presenting symptom

Clinical Pathways in Vitreoretinal Disease is essential for all retina specialists, general ophthalmologists, and residents who treat severe vision loss. It offers the valuable information needed to reach an accurate diagnosis and provide optimal patient care. The book also serves as an excellent text for retina and general ophthalmology courses.

Section I. History, Physical Examination, and Diagnosis
1. Key Questions for a Focused History
2. Sorting out Possible Diagnoses from the History
3. How to Use the Instruments For Examination of the Posterior Segment
4. Clinical Examination of the Ocular Fundus
5. Expanding on the Primary Complaint to Get to the Diagnosis
Section II. Lesions Associated with a Flat or Minimally-Elevated Retinal Surface
6. Areas of Fundus Whitening: White or Yellow Spots
7. Areas of Fundus Whitening: Geographic Whitening
8. Pigmented Lesions of the Fundus: Discrete Small to Medium Size
9. Brown-Black Lesions: Fine Hyperpigmented Spots
10. Orange–Red and Gray Lesions in the Fundus
11. Linear and Curvilinear Streaks in the Fundus
12. Hemorrhage
13. Abnormal-Appearing Retinal Vessels
14. Macular Membranes and Holes
Section III. Intraocular Mass, or Lesions Associated with an Elevated Retinal Surface
15. Intraocular Mass
16. Thickened or Elevated Macular Retina
17. Retinal Detachment
Section IV. The Inflamed Eye and Retinal Disease
18. Infectious Uveitis
19. Noninfectious Inflammation
Section V. Special Topics
20. Examination and Diagnosis of the Pediatric Patient
21. Screening for Specific Diseases
22. Retinal Disease and the Anterior Segment Surgeon
23. Clinical Trials in Retina