By Bruce J. W. Evans, BSc, PhD, FCOptom, FAAO, FEAOO, FBCLA, DipCLP, CipOrth
Copyright Year
2022
Edition Number
6
Format
Book
Trim
229 x 152 (6 x 9)
Illustrations
Approx. 110 illustrations (80 in full color)
Imprint
Elsevier
Page Count
416
Publication Date
2 Apr 2021
Stock Status
IN STOCK
Book Description
Now in a fully up-to-date 6th Edition Pickwell'sBinocular Vision Anomaliesprovides a practical introduction to binocular vision offeringcomprehensive theory how-to clinical guidance and a summary of current researchin a single consolidated volume. Ideally suited for both students and clinicians this bestselling text serves as anaccessible evidence-based referencewhen faced with binocular vision or pediatric challenges.
Key Features
Covers routine examinations and testing protocols, including CISS questionnaire, cover test, foveal suppression, fixation disparity, four prism diopter base out test, Lindblom?s method, and double Maddox rod test.
Includes numerous video clips of key testing procedures, including new clips on Mallett fixation disparity test and fusional reserve testing, as well as an interactive video quiz to help you test your knowledge.
Features sweeping content updates such as the latest information on 3-D displays, therapeutic uses of computer games and virtual reality for vision therapy, computerized testing methodologies, binocular and accommodative mechanisms associated with myopia, updated prescribing criteria, therapeutic use of contact lenses, detection of pathology associated with strabismus, drugs causing diplopia, and the evidence-based treatment of convergence insufficiency syndrome and amblyopia.
Contains helpful study features throughout, including Clinical Key Points boxes, step-by-step test routines, typical features of extraocular muscle palsies and syndromes, and Case Study boxes that cover important clinical and legal scenarios, and new boxes that summarize testing procedures for each of the main binocular vision tests.
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.
Author Information
By Bruce J. W. Evans, BSc, PhD, FCOptom, FAAO, FEAOO, FBCLA, DipCLP, CipOrth, Director of Research, Institute of Optometry
Visiting Professor, City, University London
Visiting Professor, London South Bank University
London, UK
Book Contents
Part 1: Investigation 1. Nature of Binocular Vision Anomalies 2. Detecting Binocular Vision Anomalies in Primary Eye Care Practice 3. Examination of Young Children Part 2: Heterophoria 4. Evaluation of Heterophoria 5. Binocular Instability 6. Management of Heterophoria: Basic Principles 7. Esophoric Conditions 8. Exophoric Conditions 9. Hyperphoria and Cyclophora 10. Eye Exercises for Heterophoria 11. Anisometropia and Aniseikonia Part 3: Strabismus 12. Overview of Sensory Changes in Strabismus 13. Ambloypia and Eccentric Fixation 14. Techniques in the Investigation and Management of Comitant Strabismus 15. Overview of the Management of Strabismus 16. Microtropia Part 4: Incomitant Deviations 17. Incomitant Deviations 18. Nystagmus 19. Appendices
