Anthony G. Tyers, FRCS(Eng), FRCS(Ed), FRCOphth is Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury, UK and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. He is a co-author of Colour Atlas of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, 4th Edition.
Dr. Tyers trained at Moorfields Eye Hospital and performed fellowships in oculoplastic surgery in Boston, Amsterdam, and London. He is a Past President of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a Past President of the British Oculo-Plastic Surgery Society.
Colour Atlas of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery was awarded ‘Medical Book of the Year 2008’ by The Royal Society of Medicine and The Society of Authors, UK.
Cornea: Fundamentals, Diagnosis and Management – 2 Volume Set, 4th Edition
Description
This is the definitive textbook for the subspecialty of cornea and external diseases for ophthalmologists. Updating the third edition published in 2011, this edition presents a comprehensive and detailed review of medical and surgical cornea disorders. An online version is available on the Expert Consult website, which also provides supplemental videos.
Purpose
This is a comprehensive and detailed review of the field of cornea and external diseases. The website provides an online version that adds value by improving accessibility and portability, as well as presenting a vast compendium of helpful surgical videos.
Audience
This book provides useful information for a wide range of audiences, including cornea specialists and general ophthalmologists. In addition, residents and fellows will find it exceptionally helpful to augment their fund of knowledge.
The editors are well-respected clinician-scientists and they have gathered a veritable who’s who list of cornea experts to write the chapters.
Features
As a reference for cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery, this book encompasses the whole gamut of the subspecialty from medical to surgical conditions. Readers will find the chapters on tumors, corneal manifestations of systemic disease and therapies, immunological disorders of the cornea, and infectious and noninfectious keratopathy particularly helpful.
Assessment
This fourth edition surpasses the third edition in terms of the scope and depth of material it presents. It has been updated well to cover the fast-emerging field of endothelial keratoplasty and corneal edema. This is the go-to reference that all cornea specialists should have.
Doody’s Review Service Weighted Numerical Score: 99 – 5 Stars!
Raymond M. Stein, MD, FRSCS is Medical Director of Bochner Eye Institute in Toronto; Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Toronto; Chief of the Department of Ophthalmology at Scarborough General Hospital in Scarborough, Ontario; and Cornea Consultant at the Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Stein is a co-author of The Ophthalmic Assistant, 9th Edition.
Dr. Stein began his career by completing a medical degree at the University of Toronto Medical School. He then performed an ophthalmology residency at the Mayo Clinic and a cornea and external diseases fellowship at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.
As an esteemed global leader in refractive surgery, Dr. Stein has been honored with numerous awards from a variety of prestigious international medical organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the International Intraocular Implant Club, and the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists. Because of his commitment to advanced technologies and surgical excellence, Dr. Raymond Stein also served as the President of the Canadian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Dr. Stein has been invited to lecture at numerous medical conferences and has authored various published journal and magazine articles, book chapters and books. He serves as the editor of the scientific journal, Clinical and Surgical Ophthalmology.
With more than 100,000 successful eye surgeries performed, Dr. Raymond Stein has established himself as an expert and pioneer of refractive and implant surgery. As a testament to his exceptional surgical talents, he was chosen to serve as the chief eye surgeon for the W Network’s Style by Jury.
Related Authors: Harold A. Stein, MD, MSC(Ophth), FRCS(C); Melvin I. Freeman, MD, FACS
Charles P. Wilkinson, MD is Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center and Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. He is a co-author of Retina, 5th Edition.
A native of Oklahoma, Dr. Wilkinson received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University, did his residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and performed a vitreoretinal fellowship at Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Hospital.
Dr. Wilkinson served as a director on the American Board of Ophthalmology from 1997 to 2004, chairing the board in 2004. He was president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in 2007, as well as president of the Retina Society in 2004 and 2005, and secretary/treasurer of the American Ophthalmological Society from 1999 to 2006. Dr. Wilkinson also served on and later chaired the FDA ophthalmic devices panel.
Related Authors: Stephen J. Ryan, MD; Andrew P. Schachat, MD; David R. Hinton, MD; SriniVas R. Sadda, MD; Peter Wiedemann, MD
Peter Wiedemann, MD is Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Leipzig in Germany, and is Director of the University Eye Hospital. He is a co-author of Retina, 5th Edition.
Dr. Wiedemann is internationally recognized for his academic and clinical accomplishments in retina, pharmacology, and cell and molecular biology. He is the European University Professors of Ophthalmology representative for Germany and the European Association for Vision and Eye Research Program Secretary for Retina. He has been the president of the German Ophthalmology Society and he is a member of the Advisory Committee of the International Council of Ophthalmology and the Academia Leopoldina.
Dr. Wiedemann served as chairman of the World Ophthalmology Congress Scientific Program, International Council of Ophthalmology in 2012, where his duties included the selection of topics for more than 500 scientific sessions, representing 35 ophthalmology subspecialties, and coordinating the recruitment of 2,000 internationally recognized guest speakers. He is slated to hold this same position in 2014, in Tokyo.
A prolific author, Dr. Wiedemann has over 300 publications to his credit. He has served as Vice Rektor for this University and led one of the most impressive turnarounds in ophthalmology in the world, making his eye clinic currently one of the best in Germany.
Related Authors: Stephen J. Ryan, MD; Andrew P. Schachat, MD; Charles P. Wilkinson, MD; David R. Hinton, MD; SriniVas R. Sadda, MD
Jonathan J. Dutton, MD, PhD, FACS is Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the author of Atlas of Clinical and Surgical Orbital Anatomy, 2nd Edition and Radiology of the Orbit and Visual Pathways.
After receiving a PhD from Harvard University and an MD from Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Dutton did an internship at the University of Washington, Seattle, and his residency back at Washington University. He performed a glaucoma fellowship at Washington University and an ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery and ophthalmic oncology fellowship at the University of Iowa. He is certified in ophthalmology, ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, and cosmetic surgery.
Dr. Dutton is particularly interested in intraocular malignant melanoma and general ophthalmic oncology, orbital implants and grafting biomaterials, ocuoloplastic reconstructive techniques, orbital diseases and imaging techniques, facial dystonias and chemodenervation, orbital functional anatomy, and evolution of vertebrate visual systems.
As a pioneer in the field of orbital reconstruction and treatment of spastic eyelid disease, Dr. Dutton’s practice covers the full scope of problems related to the eyelids and orbits. He served as a principal investigator for the national collaborative melanoma treatment trial and performs episcleral radioactive plaque therapy for treatment of intraocular melanoma.
Dr. Dutton is listed in U.S. News Top Doctors in the top 1% of his specialty.
David B. Elliott, PhD, MCOptom, FAAO is Professor of Clinical Vision Science at the University of Bradford, Bradford School of Optometry and Vision Sciences in the UK. He is the author of the highly regarded Clinical Procedures in Primary Eye Care, 4th Edition.
Dr. Elliott graduated from Bradford Optometry in 1983 and became a Member of the College of Optometrists in 1984. He obtained his PhD on the topic of the assessment of cataract. After serving as an assistant professor at the School of Optometry at the University of Waterloo in Canada, he returned to Bradford in 1995.
As a professor of optometry at Bradford, Dr. Elliott is a module leader for Clinical Optometry and Communication Skills and a contributor to Visual and Ocular Assessment and Ocular and Systemic Disease. Dr. Elliott also serves as Editor of Clinical Procedures in Primary Eye Care and its associated website and Editor-in-Chief of Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, the research journal of the College of Optometrists.
Dr. Elliott’s primary area of research is in clinical vision science, particularly issues related to quality of life, including assessment of quality of life with refractive correction, vision control of gait and posture, and assessment of cataract. Dr. Elliott has published many articles in the peer-reviewed literature in his areas of interest.
SriniVas R. Sadda, MD is Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of the Medical Retina Service at Doheny Eye Institute, USC Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles. He is a co-author of the bestselling Retina, 5th Edition.
Dr. Sadda received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Following an internship at the W. Beaumont Hospital, he completed his ophthalmology residency and fellowships in neuro-ophthalmology and medical retina at the Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins.
Dr. Sadda’s clinical interests include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions, inherited retinal degenerations, and other maculopathies. His research interests include advanced retinal imaging technologies, image processing algorithms, image analysis and grading, retinal electrophysiology, retinal stem cell transplantation, and artificial vision devices.
Dr. Sadda has received numerous awards, including the Senior Honor Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists, Secretariat and Achievement Awards from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Zumberge Research and Innovation Award, the Estelle Doheny Living Tribute Award, and the Macula Society Young Investigator Award. Dr. Sadda has also received competitive Research Awards from Research to Prevent Blindness, Foundation Fighting Blindness, and the Foundation for Retinal Research. He has been named a U.S. News Top Doctor in the top 1% of his specialty.
Dr. Sadda is an expert in macular diseases and retinal imaging and diagnostics, and has been selected by his peers as one of the Best Doctors in America. He has given over 70 visiting professorships or invited lectures, over 200 scientific presentations, and has authored over 120 peer-reviewed scientific articles. Dr. Sadda holds leadership positions in many scholarly societies, currently serving on the Executive Committee of the Macula Society.
Related Authors: Stephen J. Ryan, MD; Andrew P. Schachat, MD; David R. Hinton, MD
Mark J. Mannis, MD, FACS is Professor and Chair in the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science at UC Davis Health System Eye Center, University of California, Davis, in Sacramento. He is a co-author of the two-volume set, Cornea, 3rd Edition and Ocular Surface Disease: Cornea, Conjunctiva and Tear Film.
Dr. Mannis received his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine. He performed an internship at the University of Vermont, followed by a residency at Washington University in St. Louis and a fellowship in cornea and external eye disease at the University of Iowa. He is board certified in ophthalmology.
Dr. Mannis specializes in corneal transplantation and external diseases of the eye. His research has included development of experimental antimicrobial agents and growth factors that affect the corneal wound healing rate, skin diseases that affect the eye, and outcomes of corneal transplants and artificial corneas. He has authored over 125 publications and five books on topics relating to corneal surgery and disease.
Dr. Mannis is a member of numerous professional associations and has been named a U.S. News Top Doctor, among the top 1% in his specialty.
Related Authors: Jay H. Krachmer, MD; Edward J. Holland, MD; W. Barry Lee, MD FACS
David Taylor, MD, FRCS, FRCP, FRCOphth, DSc(med) is Professor Emeritus of the Institute of Child Health at the University College London and Director of Examinations of the International Council of Ophthalmology in London. He is a co-author of the widely respected and highly reviewed Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 4th Edition.
Dr. Taylor was born in Australia, spent his early years in Asia, and was educated in England. He attended university in Liverpool, where medical and surgical house jobs soon led to ophthalmology training, first at St. Paul’s Eye Hospital, Liverpool, then Great Ormond Street Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. His experience in pediatric and neuro-ophthalmology was enhanced by an observership in Washington, D.C. and a fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Taylor was appointed to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and The National Hospitals for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London in 1976.
Dr. Taylor’s clinical interests include pediatric neuro-ophthalmology, developmental problems, cataract, and metabolic diseases. He has received several research grants, authored over 150 papers in peer-reviewed journals, presented 17 named lectures, received 11 medals, and has done 14 visiting professorships.
As Director of the ICO Examinations committee, Dr. Taylor has concentrated on modernizing, developing, rationalizing, and promoting the ICO’s current examinations and developing new examinations. His aim is to produce a world class, universally affordable and economically run series of ophthalmology examinations that will support improvements in standards of ophthalmology practiced world-wide.
Related Author: Creig S. Hoyt, MD, MA
