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Sights and sounds in ophthalmology, volume 1, diseases of the macula, a slide-tape presentation
SURVEY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
VOLUME 23
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NUMBER 4
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JANUARY-FEBRUARY
1979
STEVENM.PODOS,EDlTOR
Sights and Sounds in Ophthalmology, Volume 3: The Ocular Fundus in Neuro-Ophthalmologic Diagnosis, by N. R. Miller and S. L. Fine. St.
Louis, C. V. Mosby, 1977, 81 pp., indexed text with 14 illus., 3 hours of 4-track tapes, and 100 slides. Price: $150.00. This is audio-visual teaching at its best. After a short description of the structure of the normal optic disc and the changes leading to papilledema, approximately 90 case histories are presented. The slides show the ophthalmoscopic, angiographic, x-ray, and computerized tomographic findings. Each slide is a composite of four photographs. They are excellent. The text, which can either be heard on the three one-hour tapes or read in the Il-page booklet, is organized, concise, and informative. Areas of controversy are pointed out. The last seven cases are presented as a self-assessment quiz. At the end of the booklet is a bibliography that would be of more value if the text indicated when and what references were being cited. This volume is highly recommended for medical school, ophthalmology, neurology, and neurosurgical libraries. It is probably too expensive for personal libraries. JOELS. MINDEL Sights and Sounds in Ophthalmology, Volume 1, Diseases of the Macula, A Slide-Tape Presentation, by Arnall Patz, Stuart L. Fine and David H.
Orth. St. Louis, C. V. Mosby, 1976, 54 pp., 100 slides, 2 60-minute cassettes. Price: $125.00. Doctors Patz, Fine and Orth have prepared an audiovisual and written text on fluorescein angiography and its application in macular disease. The material is presented in 100 color slides, two 60-minute cassette recordings and a duplicate text. Each slide contains representative color fundus photographs, fluorescein angiograms and an occasional schematic diagram. A description of each slide is provided in the written text or the accompanying cassette. The basic fluorescein appearance of pigment epithelial window defects, serous and hemorrhagic detachment of the sensory retina and pigment epithelium, and subretinal neovascular membranes is clearly demonstrated with individual case histories. The text illustrates a variety of degenerative and hereditary macular diseases among which are included senile macular degeneration, presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome, angioid streaks and fundus flavimaculatus. Therapeutic considerations are discussed where appropriate. A brief self-assessment quiz concludes the presentation.
I thoroughly enjoyed the clear presentation of this first volume of the authors’ Sights and Sounds in Opk~kalmology series. The authors offer their broad experience in macular disease to the reader in an informative and understandable fashion. I highly recommend it to the resident in training and the practicing ophthalmologist. MURRAY A. WOLKSTEIN Audio Journal No. 3, March,
Review in Ophthalmology, Vol. 3, 1977, edited by Douglas R. Ander-
son. New York, Grune & Stratton, tion.
by subscrip-
This tape covers the subjects of optic neuritis and ischemic optic nerve disease. It is handled in an interview type situation with Dr. Joel Glaser of the University of Miami providing the answers to Dr. Anderson’s questions. Both conditions are defined, their clinical courses described, and many of the diagnostic and therapeutic techniques are discussed. These are handled adequately, although not necessarily in as thorough a manner as a lecture or text might. While sacrificing some completeness, the format has the advantage of sustaining the listener’s interest by having an interviewer ask specific questions and occasionally interrupt for clarification of certain points. The material covered is basic and important and the approach is palatable. JOEL S. MINDEL The Eye Book, by John Eden. New York, Penguin Books, 1978, 218 pp., illus. Price: $3.95. This book is intended to provide an overview of common ocular problems for the average lay person. It is structured in a practical fashion, carrying the reader through chapters dealing with the basic physiology of vision, optical errors and their correction, common eye diseases, basic eye care and first aid, and the routine eye examination. Without confusing the reader, the author provides useful information to allow a basic understanding of the eye and its disorders. Although there are a few minor personal biases in several chapters, the ophthalmologist can be reassured that this book will further the education of patients and be supportive of the ophthalmologist’s care. At the end of the book there is a very helpful glossary of definitions that will further the reader’s understanding and ability to communicate with his or her ophthalmologist. In fact, any person seeking a basic overview on the eye will find this book enjoyable reading. ALAN P. Moss
272
VOLUME 23
BOOK REVIEWS
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NUMBER 4
l
JANUARY-FEBRUARY
1979
STEVENM.PODOS,EDlTOR
Sights and Sounds in Ophthalmology, Volume 3: The Ocular Fundus in Neuro-Ophthalmologic Diagnosis, by N. R. Miller and S. L. Fine. St.
Louis, C. V. Mosby, 1977, 81 pp., indexed text with 14 illus., 3 hours of 4-track tapes, and 100 slides. Price: $150.00. This is audio-visual teaching at its best. After a short description of the structure of the normal optic disc and the changes leading to papilledema, approximately 90 case histories are presented. The slides show the ophthalmoscopic, angiographic, x-ray, and computerized tomographic findings. Each slide is a composite of four photographs. They are excellent. The text, which can either be heard on the three one-hour tapes or read in the Il-page booklet, is organized, concise, and informative. Areas of controversy are pointed out. The last seven cases are presented as a self-assessment quiz. At the end of the booklet is a bibliography that would be of more value if the text indicated when and what references were being cited. This volume is highly recommended for medical school, ophthalmology, neurology, and neurosurgical libraries. It is probably too expensive for personal libraries. JOELS. MINDEL Sights and Sounds in Ophthalmology, Volume 1, Diseases of the Macula, A Slide-Tape Presentation, by Arnall Patz, Stuart L. Fine and David H.
Orth. St. Louis, C. V. Mosby, 1976, 54 pp., 100 slides, 2 60-minute cassettes. Price: $125.00. Doctors Patz, Fine and Orth have prepared an audiovisual and written text on fluorescein angiography and its application in macular disease. The material is presented in 100 color slides, two 60-minute cassette recordings and a duplicate text. Each slide contains representative color fundus photographs, fluorescein angiograms and an occasional schematic diagram. A description of each slide is provided in the written text or the accompanying cassette. The basic fluorescein appearance of pigment epithelial window defects, serous and hemorrhagic detachment of the sensory retina and pigment epithelium, and subretinal neovascular membranes is clearly demonstrated with individual case histories. The text illustrates a variety of degenerative and hereditary macular diseases among which are included senile macular degeneration, presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome, angioid streaks and fundus flavimaculatus. Therapeutic considerations are discussed where appropriate. A brief self-assessment quiz concludes the presentation.
I thoroughly enjoyed the clear presentation of this first volume of the authors’ Sights and Sounds in Opk~kalmology series. The authors offer their broad experience in macular disease to the reader in an informative and understandable fashion. I highly recommend it to the resident in training and the practicing ophthalmologist. MURRAY A. WOLKSTEIN Audio Journal No. 3, March,
Review in Ophthalmology, Vol. 3, 1977, edited by Douglas R. Ander-
son. New York, Grune & Stratton, tion.
by subscrip-
This tape covers the subjects of optic neuritis and ischemic optic nerve disease. It is handled in an interview type situation with Dr. Joel Glaser of the University of Miami providing the answers to Dr. Anderson’s questions. Both conditions are defined, their clinical courses described, and many of the diagnostic and therapeutic techniques are discussed. These are handled adequately, although not necessarily in as thorough a manner as a lecture or text might. While sacrificing some completeness, the format has the advantage of sustaining the listener’s interest by having an interviewer ask specific questions and occasionally interrupt for clarification of certain points. The material covered is basic and important and the approach is palatable. JOEL S. MINDEL The Eye Book, by John Eden. New York, Penguin Books, 1978, 218 pp., illus. Price: $3.95. This book is intended to provide an overview of common ocular problems for the average lay person. It is structured in a practical fashion, carrying the reader through chapters dealing with the basic physiology of vision, optical errors and their correction, common eye diseases, basic eye care and first aid, and the routine eye examination. Without confusing the reader, the author provides useful information to allow a basic understanding of the eye and its disorders. Although there are a few minor personal biases in several chapters, the ophthalmologist can be reassured that this book will further the education of patients and be supportive of the ophthalmologist’s care. At the end of the book there is a very helpful glossary of definitions that will further the reader’s understanding and ability to communicate with his or her ophthalmologist. In fact, any person seeking a basic overview on the eye will find this book enjoyable reading. ALAN P. Moss
272