This book provides state-of-the-art information for ophthalmologists and other clinicians facing tough cases, helping them to make the most appropriate decision concerning the management of patients who have suffered mechanical ocular trauma. The discussion of mechanical ocular trauma addresses various parts of the eye: each chapter discusses a certain part of the eye, supplemented by illustrative sample cases. Though the latest consensus is provided for each topic or case, different opinions on controversial topics will also be discussed in detail. Pearls of advice at the end of each chapter highlight its main points. Topics covered include: Traumatic cataract and the timing of surgery and IOL implantation, Traumatic hypotony, Traumatic glaucoma, Timing of vitrectomy after primary repair, Use of silicone oil in traumatic eyes, Intraocular Foreign Bodies, Traumatic endophthalmitis, and much more. As a topic-based clinical reference work on mechanical ocular trauma bringing together consensus and controversies, the book offers useful and attractive information for ophthalmologists. In this second edition, authors update hot topics in mechanical ocular trauma, including traumatic glaucoma, traumatic cataract, traumatic vitreoretinal diseases, traumatic macular hole, and also imaging applications in ocular trauma.

Updates hot topics in mechanical ocular trauma Presents a balanced mix of consensus and controversies Advises how to make appropriate decisions on the management

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Editor Hua Yan is a professor and chairman at the Department of Ophthalmology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital and the secretary of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China. He is also the president of China Ocular Trauma Society and vice president of Asian Pacific Ophthalmic Trauma Society.

Inhalt

Introduction.- Corneal Trauma.- Ciliary body Injury.- Traumatic Glaucoma.- Traumatic Cataract.- Choroidal Injury Management.- Traumatic Vitreoretinal Diseases.- Traumatic Macular Hole.- Severe Traumatic Eyes with No Light Perception.- Intraocular Foreign Bodies.- Traumatic Endophthalmitis.- Mechanical Ocular Trauma in Children.- Endoscopic Applications in Ocular Trauma.- Imaging Applications in Ocular Trauma.- Ocular Trauma Registration.