In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

Advances in Ophthalmology and Optometry reviews the year's most important findings and updates within the field in order to provide ophthalmologists and optometrists with the current clinical information they need to improve patient outcomes. A distinguished editorial board, led by Dr. Myron Yanoff, identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites preeminent specialists to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. These insightful overviews in ophthalmology and optometry inform and enhance clinical practice by bringing concepts to a clinical level and exploring their everyday impact on patient care. - Contains 30 articles on such topics as conjunctival tumors in children; regulation as a glaucoma therapeutic; nasolacrimal duct obstruction; blepharospasm; virtual perimetry; and more. - Provides in-depth, clinical reviews in ophthalmology and optometry, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information in the field under the leadership of an experienced editorial team. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

Advances in Ophthalmology and Optometry reviews the year's most important findings and updates within the field in order to provide ophthalmologists and optometrists with the current clinical information they need to improve patient outcomes. A distinguished editorial board, led by Dr. Myron Yanoff, identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites preeminent specialists to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. These insightful overviews in ophthalmology and optometry inform and enhance clinical practice by bringing concepts to a clinical level and exploring their everyday impact on patient care. - Contains 30 articles on such topics as visual snow syndrome; current management of nystagmus; same-day bilateral cataract surgery; management of dislocated IOLs; distinguishing papilledema from pseudopapilledema; multidisciplinary orbital tumors; periocular aesthetics; and more. - Provides in-depth, clinical reviews in ophthalmology and optometry, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information in the field under the leadership of an experienced editorial team. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

Macular degeneration is a blinding disease with huge socioeconomic costs. This book presents a comprehensive overview of macular degeneration, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Chapters address such topics as the disease state of macular degeneration, diagnosis and management of AMD, treatment considerations, and vision rehabilitation. It is a useful resource for both novice readers and experts in the field.

Providing an ideal balance of theory and practice, Low Vision: Principles and Management covers all aspects of providing effective eye care to individuals with visual impairment. This concise yet comprehensive resource covers everything from theoretical background to current rehabilitative aids and low vision treatment strategies—all while adopting a practical approach to vision care. It brings practising eye care professionals and students fully up to date with current optical and electronic devices and how they are used in everyday practice, as well as evidence-based vision rehabilitation guidelines. - Features comprehensive guidance on visual rehabilitation for acuity loss and visual field loss. - Describes a wealth of practical advice and real-world case scenarios to help guide your day-to-day patient interactions as well as your most challenging situations. - Covers hot topics, including the link between mental health and low vision, assistive technologies, measures of quality of life and other outcome measures, WHO classifications of visual impairment, and best practices for auditing and commissioning vision services. - Contains over 200 diagrams, illustrations, and patient photos to aid in visual understanding. - Explains how eye care professionals can work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide complete care. - An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Ocular Telehealth focuses on the latest guidance for the implementation and use of telemedicine in eye care settings. Detailing both benefits and challenges, this consolidated resource combines evidence-based literature with expert perspectives. Practicing and trainee ophthalmologists and optometrists will find this an indispensable resource for understanding the current issues and opportunities surrounding the integration of telemedicine into standard clinical practice. - Covers a range of topics, including remote patient monitoring, video communication skills, technology selection, and best practices for ensuring patient data protection. - Addresses the challenges associated with integrating telemedicine into clinical practice including reimbursement issues, ethical/legal considerations, implementation strategies, and patient engagement. - Features concise chapters written by a team of thought leaders on telemedicine. - Consolidates today's available information on this timely topic into a single, convenient resource. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Clinically-oriented and up-to-date, Dry Eye Diseases focuses on the latest diagnostic techniques, management guidelines, and treatment options for dry eye disorders. This consolidated resource provides guidance on the clinical assessment of patients presenting with dry eye symptoms as well as a global perspectives on the use of FDA and off-label products. Practicing and trainee ophthalmologists and optometrists will find this an indispensable resource for understanding this complex disorder. - Covers a range of topics, including clinical assessment, pathophysiology, the link between dry eye and system disease, and the use of FDA and off-label products as treatment options for dry eye diseases. - Includes a section devoted to the presence of dry eye disease in specific populations, including patients presenting with other ocular conditions, systemic pain conditions, graft-versus-host disease, Sjögren's syndrome, and meibomian gland dysfunction. - Addresses the challenges associated with treating ocular pain not responsive to traditional dry eye disease treatments. - Features concise chapters from a team of international chapter authors, providing global perspectives on this common disorder. - Consolidates today's available information on this timely topic into a single, convenient resource.

Create individualized nursing care plans with ease and confidence! Ackley and Ladwig’s Nursing Diagnosis Handbook, 13th Edition uses an easy, three-step system to guide you through client assessment, nursing diagnosis, and care planning. Step-by-step instructions show how to implement care and evaluate outcomes, and help you build skills in diagnostic reasoning and critical thinking. To make care planning easier, this handbook allows you to look up nursing diagnoses and care plans for more than 1450 client symptoms, as well as interventions from NIC (Nursing Interventions Classification) and outcomes from NOC (Nursing Outcomes Classification). Edited by noted nursing educators Mary Beth Flynn Makic and Marina Reyna Martinez-Kratz, this reference provides everything you need to write nursing care plans in just one book! Easy-to-follow Sections I and II guide you through the nursing process and selection of appropriate nursing diagnoses. Step-by-step instructions show how to use the Guide to Nursing Diagnoses and Guide to Planning Care sections to create a unique, individualized plan of care. UNIQUE! Care plans are provided for each NANDA-International© (NANDA-I©) -approved nursing diagnosis. Evolve website includes a care plan template, case studies, review questions, and more! Evidence-based interventions and rationales include research studies and references supporting the use of each intervention. Examples of and suggested NIC interventions and NOC outcomes are presented in each care plan. Quality and safety content emphasizes what must be considered to provide safe patient care, and includes QSEN content in Section I. Pediatric, geriatric, multicultural, and home care interventions are included as appropriate for plans of care. Index of NANDA-I© Diagnoses on the inside back cover of the book provides quick reference to page numbers. Alphabetical thumb tabs allow quick access to specific symptoms and nursing diagnoses. NEW! Updated content is based on the 2021-2023 NANDA-I©-approved nursing diagnoses and reflects new diagnoses, revised diagnoses, and retired diagnoses. NEW! Updated nursing diagnoses include class and domain information as consistent with the current NANDA-I.

Offering practical clinical guidance for early diagnosis and effective management, Keratoconus: Diagnosis and Management is a concise, easy-to-read guide to help mitigate loss of vision in patients in a way that does not interfere with quality of life. From early diagnosis and intervention through the most up-to-date treatment and surgical approaches, this consolidated reference covers the essential information needed by cornea fellows and specialists, general ophthalmologists, residents, and optometrists. Provides expert, step-by-step guidance and real-world perspectives from global contributors in the field. Covers the latest advances in cornea transplantation, corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) in adult and pediatric patients, intrastromal corneal rings, intraocular lenses, corneal regeneration, and laser surgery. Includes quick-reference boxes throughout highlighting essential clinical facts, pitfalls, potential complications, and clinical guidelines. Presents real-world case studies of actual patient scenarios from early to advanced disease states. Features high-quality imaging for keratoconus at various stages, including OCT, Brillouin scanning microscopy, Scheimpflug and combined Placido and Scheimpflug, combined Placido and AS-OCT, clinical and surgical photos, and more.