Clinical Insights and Examination Techniques in Ophthalmology
This book elucidates the principles of sound clinical examination in ophthalmology. Based on the author’s extensive teaching experience, it makes the case for arriving at a diagnosis through detailed clinical examinations, including history taking, knowle
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Clinical Insights and Examination Techniques in Ophthalmology
Thomas Kuriakose
Clinical Insights and Examination Techniques in Ophthalmology
Thomas Kuriakose Professor of Ophthalmology Eye Department Christian Medical College Vellore Schell Campus Vellore India
ISBN 978-981-15-2889-7 ISBN 978-981-15-2890-3 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2890-3 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
Dedicated to my Father Dr. E. T. Kuriakose, the Ophthalmologist before me and my first teacher and to my other teachers and students all of who have taught me more ophthalmology than they think they may have.
Preface
During ward rounds (yes, we still have them for training our postgraduates) one day, I was upset that a particular case was not diagnosed in a certain way. After the rounds one of my bright colleagues came and told me that there is no point getting upset as not everybody can think the way I do. The assumption here I think was that clinical thinking is genetically endowed, a position I was not willing to accept. To prove clinical thinking and diagnostic skills in Ophthalmology can be inculcated; I looked for a resource I could direct my students to so that they can learn from it. I could not find any single source to direct them to, yet, all what I practice and know were sourced from the writings of other authors in various books or articles. It is very unlikely that the ideas in this book are my own; it is more likely that these are reflections of the ‘Ha ha’ moments I have had when reading other authors or listening to people speak. This book is a compilation of practices I have gathered
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