Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology - 10th Edition by John F Salmon (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

**Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles(R) in Optometry**

Filled with stunning images and in-depth information on both common and rare ophthalmic diseases and disorders, Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach, 10th Edition, is both a foundational knowledge source for trainees and a valuable reference for experienced practitioners. Dr. John Salmon, from the University of Oxford, has meticulously revised this classic text, retaining Dr. Kanski's highly effective format of succinct text and visually dynamic presentation. Extremely well organized and comprehensive in scope, it provides authoritative, focused guidance on diagnosis and management, facilitating quick comprehension to enhance learning, aid exam preparation, and guide clinical practice.

• Uses targeted text, bulleted lists, tables and visual aids to highlight salient points across all ophthalmology subspecialties.
• Features more than 2,800 high-quality illustrations, including over 2,000 images depicting both common and rare conditions, with arrows to show the exact pathology.
• Includes the latest developments in cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease, pachychoroid disease, posterior uveitis, inflammatory eye disease, multiple sclerosis, thyroid eye disease, tumors, immunotherapy and genetics.
• Contains new, detailed illustrations of eye anatomy; improved case examples; and expanded sections on headache, seventh nerve palsy, cerebral visual impairment and Parkinson disease.
• Uses state-of-the-art imaging modalities such as OCT, OCT-A, fundus autofluorescence and ICG angiography to demonstrate subtle choroidal and retinal pathology.
• Offers detailed coverage of rare conditions: monkey pox infection, COVID conjunctivitis, silent sinus syndrome, torpedo maculopathy, CRB-1 associated retinal dystrophy, sagging eye syndrome and SLE scleritis.
• 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. Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Review Quotes

"Each chapter provides detailed but concise information on clinical features, imaging, relevant laboratory testing, and the treatment and management of each condition. The content has been updated...to include descriptions of monkeypox infection and COVID conjunctivitis, which have emerged in recent years. It also includes the latest medications for treating various diseases. This book is up-to-date and relevant for the clinical practitioner of 'today.' Aside from the thorough and well-organized content, one of the book's best features is the inclusion of high-quality pictures and images.... an excellent comprehensive resource for optometrists, ophthalmologists, trainees, new clinicians, and experienced practitioners alike, casting a wide net of utility. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and have already found myself referencing it quite a few times." - Emily Stephey, OD, FAAO (Southern California College of Optometry), Optometry and Vision Science, October 2023

"...a comprehensive medical text on general ophthalmology and optometric practice. The author's objective was to cover the entire field of ophthalmology "without depending on sub-specialists", instead, presenting a core of clinical knowledge repository in "a systematic and succinct form".... Elsevier's new edition have stated that, "Dr. Kanski's highly effective format of succinct text and visually dynamic presentation" provides students, trainees and experienced practitioners. "Extremely well organized and comprehensive in scope, it provides authoritative, focused guidance on diagnosis and management, facilitating quick comprehension to enhance learning, aid exam preparation, and guide clinical practice." - Dr. Gearóid Tuohy, Euretina, January 2025