Description
Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology
Dumitrache Arsene, Marieta (Ed. / Hrsg.)
ISBN 978-3-032-31084-2 · Springer · VIII, 464 p. 25 illus., 12 illus. in color. ·
Description / Beschreibung
This book focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders with ocular manifestations. Drawing on a lifetime of academic and clinical experience, the editor presents a modern and practical approach to neuro-ophthalmological disorders.
Written by a multidisciplinary medical team, the book highlights the collaborative work of ophthalmologists, neurologists, and neurosurgeons in the management of neuro-ophthalmological conditions.
Experts from multiple specialties contributed to this comprehensive resource through an integrated, multidisciplinary perspective on ocular pathology associated with neurological disease.
The content is clearly organized and accessible, allowing readers to navigate neuro-ophthalmological pathology with ease. The book provides rapid access to current medical knowledge essential for accurate diagnosis and effective clinical management. Its structured, didactic format makes it both practical and easy to read.
Drawing extensively on personal clinical experience, the authors present a systematic approach based on established diagnostic criteria, facilitating a deeper understanding of neuro-ophthalmological disorders.
This volume serves as a valuable reference for ophthalmologists, neurologists, and neurosurgeons, helping clinicians identify the key elements required for accurate diagnosis and management of neuro-ophthalmological conditions.
Contents / Inhaltsverzeichnis
Visual Field Defects.- Diplopia.- Headaches.- Oculomotor Palsy.- Nistagmus.- Eyelid Motility Disorders.- Diseases of the Orbit.- Transient Decrease in Vision.- Neuro-Ophthalmological Manifestations in the Arterial Carotid System and Vertebrobasilar System.- Anatomy of the Optic Nerve.- Papillary stasis.- Retrobulbar optic neuropathies.- Ischemic optic neuropathy (ION).- Hereditary optic neuropathy (HON).- Optic atrophy.- Pupil.- Neuroophthalmological Manifestations in Brain Tumors.- Neurological Syndromes with Ocular Manifestations.- Neuro-Ophthalmological Manifestation in General Disease.- Syndromes With Neurophthalmological Involvement.
Contributors / Mitwirkende
Professor Marieta Dumitrache, MD, PhD, is a distinguished academic ophthalmologist with a career spanning more than 50 years. Throughout her academic career, she has authored over 40 book chapters and more than 60 scientific papers published or presented at national and international meetings.
Dr. Dumitrache single-handedly edited the only comprehensive ophthalmology textbook in Romania, a landmark work that has undergone multiple editions over the past 30 years. Generations of Romanian ophthalmologists have relied on this textbook both for specialty board preparation and daily clinical practice.
In addition, she has edited more than 25 volumes in clinical ophthalmology, including the core ophthalmology textbook currently used by trainees preparing for specialty examinations. Her scholarly work has often focused on subjects less represented in the medical literature, including pediatric ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology.
Two of her major works received prestigious academic recognition in Romania: the Academy of Medical Sciences Book Award in 2011 and the Romanian Academy Award in 2016, both for contributions to the field of ocular emergencies.
Her academic activity also includes publications in high-impact journals in the United States, the United Kingdom, and India. She has collaborated extensively with academic ophthalmologists in Romania and internationally and has supervised more than 20 PhD candidates, all of whom successfully completed their doctoral research and contributed to scientific publications or clinical implementation of their work.
Dr. Dumitrache served as Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology from 1986 to 2011, significantly contributing to its development through the expansion of faculty and clinical services. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes, she consistently promoted access to high-quality clinical care.
An accomplished surgeon, she has performed tens of thousands of surgeries throughout her career and has mentored generations of trainees who have gone on to become highly respected ophthalmologists.
Over more than five decades, Professor Dumitrache has made major contributions to the advancement of ophthalmology in Romania and internationally through a lifelong commitment to clinical excellence, scientific research, and medical education.
In June 2024, Professor Marieta Dumitrache was elected Honorary Member of the Academy of Medical Sciences of Romania in recognition of her outstanding scientific and professional achievements.
Features / Besonderheiten
Allows easy review and it’s useful for alternative consultation for updating neuro-ophthalmological pathology Provides quick access to the most current neuro-ophthalmological medical info for clinical diagnosis and management Represents a practical, up-to-date, neuro-ophthalmological clinical diagnosis guide, well organized and easy to read
