PEATE'S BODY SYSTEMS THE EYES A CONCISE, ILLUSTRATED, AND ACCESSIBLE GUIDE TO THE EYES Each of the twelve volumes in Peate's Body Systems series is rooted in the belief that a deep and thorough understanding of the human body is essential for providing the highest standard of care. Offering clear, accessible and up-to-date information on different body systems, this series bridges the gap between complex scientific concepts and practical, everyday applications in health and care settings. This series makes for an invaluable resource for those committed to understanding the intricacies of human…mehr
PEATE'S BODY SYSTEMS THE EYES A CONCISE, ILLUSTRATED, AND ACCESSIBLE GUIDE TO THE EYES Each of the twelve volumes in Peate's Body Systems series is rooted in the belief that a deep and thorough understanding of the human body is essential for providing the highest standard of care. Offering clear, accessible and up-to-date information on different body systems, this series bridges the gap between complex scientific concepts and practical, everyday applications in health and care settings. This series makes for an invaluable resource for those committed to understanding the intricacies of human biology, physiology and the various systems that sustain life. The Eyes is the perfect companion for students and newly registered practitioners across nursing and allied health fields with an interest in eye care, providing a comprehensive yet easy-to-digest guide for both academic and clinical application. * Equips healthcare students and practitioners with the necessary information to provide safe and competent care * Features colourful illustrations to aid comprehension, clarify complicated concepts, and render content more engaging and accessible * Empowers readers to adapt to a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, preparing them for the future of healthcare delivery * Contains information necessary for effective patient care of those with glaucoma, cataract, macular degeneration, and other eye diseases and conditionsHinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
IAN PEATE is a Visiting Professor at Northumbria University, a Senior Clinical Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire, and a Professorial Fellow at the University of Roehampton. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing and the Consultant Editor of the Journal of Paramedic Practice and the International Journal of Advancing Practice.
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Preface ix Acknowledgements xi 1 Anatomy and Physiology: The Eyes 1 The Sense of Sight 1 The Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye 4 Conjunctiva 6 Lacrimal Apparatus 7 The Eye 8 Organisation of the Retina 10 Colour Vision and Retinal Structure 10 Eye Chambers 12 Focusing Images on the Retina 12 Refraction 12 Focal Length 13 Myopia, Hyperopia and Presbyopia 14 Processing of Visual Information 15 Central Processing of Visual Information 15 Conclusion 16 Glossary of Terms 16 Multiple Choice Questions 17 References 19 2 Assessment of the Eyes 20 Importance of Vision Assessment 20 The Assessment 21 Patient History in Ophthalmic Assessment 24 Documentation of Findings 24 Testing Visual Function 27 LogMAR Vision Testing 29 Tumbling 'E', 'E' Test 29 Colour Vision Assessment 30 Diagnostic Tests 31 Conclusion 33 Glossary of Terms 34 Multiple Choice Questions 35 References 36 3 Glaucoma 37 Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Primary Open-angle Glaucoma 37 Epidemiology 39 Risk Factors 41 Clinical Presentation 42 Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 43 Management 44 Health Teaching 47 Conclusion 49 Glossary of Terms 50 Multiple Choice Questions 51 References 52 4 Cataract 54 Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Cataract 56 Epidemiology 58 Risk Factors 59 Clinical Presentation 59 Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 61 Management 64 Surgical Management 65 Cataract Surgery Procedure 65 Types of Intra-optical Lenses 66 Postoperative Care 66 Health Teaching 66 Conclusion 69 Glossary of Terms 70 Multiple Choice Questions 71 References 72 5 Conjunctivitis 73 Pink Eye 73 Viral Conjunctivitis 73 Bacterial Conjunctivitis 73 Allergic Conjunctivitis 73 Chemical Conjunctivitis 73 Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis 74 Neonatal Conjunctivitis 74 Non-infectious Conjunctivitis 74 Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Conjunctivitis 74 Conjunctival Anatomy and Function 75 Types of Conjunctivitis and Specific Pathophysiological Mechanisms 76 Protective Mechanisms and Self-limiting Nature 77 Epidemiology 78 Ophthalmia Neonatorum 78 Risk Factors 79 General Risks Across All Types 80 Populations at Higher Risk 80 Clinical Presentation 81 Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 83 Management 87 Bacterial Conjunctivitis 87 Viral Conjunctivitis 88 Allergic Conjunctivitis 88 Chemical Conjunctivitis 88 Further Considerations 89 Health Teaching 89 Conclusion 90 Glossary of Terms 91 Multiple Choice Questions 92 References 93 6 Age-related Macular Degeneration 94 Macular Degeneration 94 Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Age-related Macular Degeneration 95 Dry (Non-exudative or Atrophic) 95 Wet (Neovascular or Exudative) Age-related Macular Degeneration 97 Epidemiology 99 Risk Factors 99 Clinical Presentation 100 Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration (Atrophic) 101 Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (Neovascular or Exudative) 101 General Symptoms of Age-related Macular Degeneration 102 Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 103 Initial Consultation 103 Symptom Inquiry 104 Structured Interviews and Questionnaires 104 Documentation and Follow-up 105 Visual Acuity Test 106 Amsler Grid Test 106 Fundoscopic Examination (Ophthalmoscopy) 106 Optical Coherence Tomography 106 Fluorescein Angiography 107 Indocyanine Green Angiography 107 Fundus Autofluorescence 107 Electroretinography 107 Management 107 Health Teaching 109 Conclusion 110 Glossary of Terms 111 Multiple Choice Questions 112 References 113 7 Retinitis 114 Retinal Dystrophies 114 Types 114 Symptoms 115 Causes 115 Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Retinitis Pigmentosa 116 Genetic Mutations 116 Photoreceptor Degeneration 116 Retinal Pigment Epithelium Changes 117 Vascular Changes 117 Retinal Remodelling 117 Inflammatory Responses 117 Secondary Effects 117 Clinical Implications 117 Epidemiology 118 Risk Factors 118 Genetic Mutations 118 Environmental and Lifestyle Factors 119 Age of Onset 120 Clinical Presentation 120 Initial Symptoms 120 Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 122 Patient History 122 Symptom Onset and Progression 122 Central Vision Changes 123 Family History 123 Previous Ocular and Medical History 123 Visual Function Impact 124 Psychosocial Aspects 124 Examination and Investigations 125 Clinical Examination 125 Retinal Imaging 125 Functional Tests 126 Genetic Testing 126 Additional Tests 126 Visual Field Testing (Perimetry) 127 Management 127 Gene Therapy 128 Health Teaching 129 Conclusion 130 Glossary of Terms 130 Multiple Choice Questions 131 References 132 8 Presbyopia 134 Myopia, Hyperopia and Presbyopia 134 Emmetropia 134 Refractive Error 134 Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Presbyopia 134 Epidemiology 137 Risk Factors 138 Clinical Presentation 140 Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 140 Management 143 Health Teaching 143 Conclusion 145 Glossary of Terms 146 Multiple Choice Questions 147 References 148 MCQ Answers 150 Index 151
