Kate Coleman Moriarty, BSc, PhD, FRCS, FRCOphth is a Consultant Oculoplastic, Lacrimal, and Eye Surgeon at the Eye and Oculoplastic Institute, Blackrock Clinic in Dublin, Ireland. She is the author of Botulinum Toxin in Facial Rejuvenation, 2nd Edition.
Following her medical education at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dr. Coleman Moriatry spent a year in University College Dublin completing a BSc(Hons) in Physiology, specializing in electrophysiology of the eye in carotid artery disease. She then performed fellowships in Surgery and Ophthalmology, followed by a PhD in Quantitative Pathology of Uveal Melanoma at the Free University, Amsterdam and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. After her consultancy training in Cork and Dublin, Dr. Coleman Moriarty trained in clinical ophthalmic oncology.
Dr. Coleman Moriarty is a world expert on botulinum toxin in oculoplastic conditions. She lectures frequently on oculoplastic surgery and botulinum toxin, with a special interest in facial palsy rehabilitation. She also devotes significant time Right to Sight International, the charity she founded in 2006 after seeking ways to contribute to the elimination of preventable blindness.
Cynthia Toth, MD is a Vitreoretinal Surgeon at Duke Eye Center; Joseph A.C. Wadsworth Professor of Ophthalmology at Duke University School of Medicine; and Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. She is the co-author of Handbook of Pediatric Retinal OCT: Optical Coherence Tomography.
Dr. Toth earned her MD from Drexel University and did post-graduate training in ophthalmology at Geisinger Medical Center and the University of California at Davis. After residency, she spent two years as a general ophthalmologist on active duty in the US Air Force. She led the Retina Division at the USAF Medical Center in San Antonio, performing groundbreaking OCT research with Prof. James Fujimoto and William P. Roach, PhD.
Dr. Toth specializes in the evaluation and surgical treatment of vitreoretinal diseases in infants, children and adults, and in novel research resulting in the clinical application of optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging in surgery and at the bedside. Her clinical interests and skills include the surgical treatment of macular diseases, retinal detachment, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR), and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
Dr. Toth is a world expert in retinal imaging with optical coherence tomography (OCT) and pioneered both the first use of a research hand-held spectral domain OCT system for infant examination and the first intraoperative OCT-guided ophthalmic surgical system. For infants and children, Dr. Toth’s multidisciplinary team has demonstrated novel eye findings that are visible only with OCT imaging and that are often associated with brain disease or challenges of brain development. In surgery, Dr. Toth performed the world’s first intraoperative OCT imaging and the first swept-source OCT imaging with heads-up display during retinal surgery. She has been repeatedly honored among the Best Doctors in America.
Dr. Toth is also a Professor of Biomedical Engineering, where her primary research interests are in translational research and early-application clinical trials with a focus on novel retinal imaging with spectral domain and swept source optical coherence tomography (SD and SSOCT). Dr. Toth’s laboratory, the Duke Advanced Research in Spectral Domain/Swept Source OCT Imaging (DARSI) Laboratory, centers on improving early diagnostic methods, imaging biomarkers and therapies for both age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and for retinal diseases in children.
Elsevier author and famed ophthalmologist, Jack J. Kanski, MD, MS, FRCS, FRCOphth, passed away January 5th, 2019 at the age of 79. Dr. Kanski was the author of more than 30 ophthalmology textbooks, including Kanski’s Clinical Ophthalmology, Synopsis Of Clinical Ophthalmology, Signs In Ophthalmology: Causes And Differential, and Test Yourself Atlas In Ophthalmology. He also authored several books on world history.
Dr. Kanski was born in Warsaw, Poland. He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Science degrees from London Hospital Medical School in England in 1963. He held positions at multiple hospitals in London, most notably serving as Honorary Consultant and Ophthalmic Surgeon at King Edward VII Hospital in Windsor, England, where he spent over 25 years. He was awarded an honorary fellowship by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2004. He will be forever remembered as one of the most respected authors in the field of ophthalmology.
The ninth edition of Kanski’s Clinical Ophthalmology is scheduled to publish in April 2020.
By Andrew P. Schachat, MD, Charles P. Wilkinson, MD MD, David R. Hinton, MD, SriniVas R. Sadda, MD and Peter Wiedemann, MD
ISBN: 9780323401975
Pub Date: 31 May 2017
Reviewed by: Diana Do, MD (Stanford University School of Medicine)
Description
This is the sixth edition of a wonderful and complete book on the understanding, diagnosis, and management of retinal diseases. It is the preeminent book for retina specialists and is an outstanding educational resource for ophthalmologists and vision scientists.
Purpose
The purpose is to “provide a roadmap and resource for those who study, diagnose, and treat diseases of the retina.” The authors do an amazing job of achieving these aims and this book is an outstanding educational feat.
Audience
The audience includes ophthalmologists, retina specialists, students, residents, and vision scientists. The authors are leaders in the field of retina and vision science and the book achieves all of its goals.
Features
This book is a magnificent resource for understanding the retina and retinal diseases. The chapters are thorough and understandable with excellent images and figures to complement the text.
Assessment
This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in the retina and retinal diseases. It is the premier book on the retina and is authored by leaders in the field. It is simply outstanding.
Doody’s Review Service Weighted Numerical Score: 99-5 Stars!
Dimitri T. Azar, MD, BA is Dean, College of Medicine, University of Illinois; Field Chair of Ophthalmologic Research; and Professor of Ophthalmology, Bioengineering, and Pharmacology at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago. He is the author of Refractive Surgery, 3rd Edition.
Dr. Azar earned his BS/MD from American University of Beirut, Lebanon, and performed a residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, followed by a research fellowship in Cornea-Morphology at Schepens Eye Research Institute, Harvard Medical School and a clinical fellowship in Cornea and External Eye Disease at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He also earned an executive MBA from the University of Chicago. Dr. Azar is board certified in ophthalmology and an internationally recognized ophthalmic surgeon.
He is a leader in basic science and clinically related vision research, making significant contributions to the treatment of corneal diseases and to advances in refractive surgery through mathematical analyses and applications of advanced optics. His basic science research on matrix metalloproteinases in corneal wound healing and angiogenesis has been continually funded by the National Eye Institute R01 award since 1993.
Dr. Azar is the author of more than 400 scientific articles and book chapters. He is the editor of 14 books in ophthalmology and holds 15 patents. He has been named one of The Best Doctors in America or recognized among Castle Connolly’s Regional Top Doctors in America annually since 1994. He serves as a trustee for the Chicago Ophthalmological Society and for the Association of Research and Vision in Ophthalmology. Dr. Azar has received multiple leadership awards, including the 2009 Lans Distinguished Award and the University of Illinois at Chicago Scholar Award.
Diseases and Disorders of the Orbit and Ocular Adnexa
By Aaron Fay, MD and Peter J Dolman, MD, FRCSC
ISBN: 978-0-323-37723-2
Pub Date: Nov 29, 2016
Reviewed by: Diana V. Do, MD (Stanford University School of Medicine) for Doody’s Review Service
Description
This is a thorough review of orbital and adnexal anatomy, pathology, and disease management.
Purpose
The purpose is to cover the fundamental science, pathophysiology, and systemic manifestations of diseases of the eyelids, orbit, face, and lacrimal system. This is an important objective and this book fills an important role by providing a comprehensive description of the pathophysiology and management of these diseases.
Audience
The audience is likely to be residents, fellows, and practitioners in general ophthalmology, ophthalmic pathology, and oculoplastics. The book meets the needs of its intended audience and the authors are credible authorities on the subject.
Features
The book covers the pathophysiology, presentations, and management of congenital, inflammatory, vascular, and neoplastic diseases of the adnexa, eyelids, and orbits. It is particularly strong in its clinicopathological correlation. Numerous examples throughout the book provide clinical images, neuroimaging, and pathology slides.
Assessment
This is a new book that comprehensively covers the pathophysiology of orbital diseases. It is an excellent and valuable resource for developing an understanding of the diseases affecting the orbit. Particularly valuable are the composite figures including clinical photographs, imaging findings, and pathology slides.
Anthony J. Phillips, MPhil, FBOA, HD, FAAO, FBCO, FVCO, FCLSA, DCLP practices in the Department of Ophthalmology, Flinders Medical Centre and The Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide, Australia. He is a co-author of Contact Lenses, 6th Edition.
Professor Phillips graduated from The City University, London followed by research into micro-ocular anatomy, reaction times with so-called Yellow Night Driving Spectacles, and underwater contact lenses for the Royal Navy.
He began fitting private contact lens patients as a means of supplementing his income as a research student, and now lectures globally on the topic. In addition to the subject of contact lenses, he has written a book of pictures and diagrams designed to help optometrists, particularly students, explain clinical conditions and procedures to patients. Professor Phillips is currently Associate Professor and Head of Contact Lens Teaching at Flinders University’s School of Optometry and Vision Science.
Grant T. Liu, MD is Professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology and Raymond G. Perelman Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology, Division of Neuro-Ophthalmology, Departments of Neurology and Ophthalmology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. He is a co-author of Liu, Volpe, and Galetta’s Neuro-Ophthalmology, 3rd Edition.
Dr. Liu received his medical degree from Columbia University. He completed residencies at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and a Neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute. He is board certified in Neurology.
Dr. Liu evaluates and treats patients with a wide variety of conditions, including poorly-defined visual symptoms, many of which remain unresolved despite previous ophthalmic and neurologic evaluations. He is an international expert on pediatric neuro-ophthalmic topics such as pediatric pseudotumor cerebri, vision testing in children with neurofibromatosis and optic pathway gliomas, and pediatric optic nerve disorders.
Philadelphia Magazine has named Dr. Liu a “Top Doc” in neuro-ophthalmology every year since 2001. He has been recognized multiple times by America’s Top Doctors and Best Doctors in America. He was awarded one of Penn’s 2013-14 Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Awards for Distinguished Teaching.
Caroline R. Baumal, MD is Associate Professor, New England Eye Center at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. She is a co-author of Current Management of Diabetic Retinopathy.
Dr. Baumal earned her MD from University of Toronto Medical School. She completed residencies in Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology at University of Toronto, followed by a fellowship in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery and Intraocular Tumors at Wills Eye Hospital and a fellowship in Medical Retina and Laser Research at New England Eye Center.
Dr. Baumal’s surgical interests include management of complicated retinal detachment, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of pre-maturity and ocular trauma. She has a special interest in macular degeneration, diabetes, uveitis, ocular manifestations of systemic disorders, ocular imaging, retinovascular diseases and pediatric retinal disorders. She is an investigator in several multi-center studies evaluating new therapies for macular degeneration and edema.
Dr. Baumal has been named as a Top Doctor by Boston Magazine and U.S. News & World Report.
Darin R. Goldman, MD is a Vitreoretinal Surgeon at Retina Group of Florida in Fort Lauderdale. He is a co-author of Atlas of Retinal OCT: Optical Coherence Tomography.
Dr. Goldman received his medical degree from the University of Florida, and completed his residency at UCLA/Jules Stein Eye Institute. During residency, Dr. Goldman served as the resident quality improvement officer and earned a clinical research award for best clinical research by a resident. He then completed a fellowship in vitreoretinal disease and surgery at the New England Eye Center/Tufts University School of Medicine and Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston.
Dr. Goldman’s research interests include retinal imaging, retinal vein occlusion, age-related macular degeneration, and retinal detachment. He has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles in Ophthalmology, RETINA, Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers and Imaging Retina, JAMA Ophthalmology, Survey of Ophthalmology, and Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. He has also written four textbook chapters and co-authored two textbooks on retinal disease, and has presented his research at multiple national and international meetings.
He is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society and the Palm Beach County Ophthalmology Society.
