Ophthalmologist's Review

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Surv Ophthalmol

41 (5) March-April

1997

the wealth of useful clinical information which is conveniently grouped into 20 related categories, including metabolic diseases, collagen vascular disease, dermatitis (including seborrheic blepharitis and dermatitis, bullous dematoses, acne rosacea, tumors, viral infections, bacterial infections, infestations and bites), and the very important (and unique) section on the effects of sunlight on the eye and skin. Despite the large number of contributing authors, each chapter is presented in a clear, uniform format and features a table of “Key Clinical Points,” which summarizes in outline form the definition, dermatologic findings, ophthalmologic findings, diagnostic tests, therapy, complications and prognosis of each disease. These tables are very effective in making key information available quickly, and, as the editors note, they allow the busy clinician to review a disease entity at a glance. Special mention must be made of the last section of this book, which reviews ophthalmologic side effects of commonly used dermatologic drugs, includes separate glossaries of dermatologic terminology for the ophthalmologist and ophthalmologic terminology for the dermatologist, and most importantly lists a comprehensive and easy to use “Differential Diagnostic Index of Oculodermal Disorders Related to Ocular Signs and Symptoms.” High quality color clinical photographs and photomicrographs are an important part of every chapter. While most chapters are the result of the collaborative effort of at least one author from each specialty, the chapters which were written by a single author demonstrate a deep fund of knowledge of the other specialty, which results in a consistently even superior quality from chapter to chapter. I enthusiastically recommend this book to all clinicians who treat the eye or skin. MD NEW YORK, NY, USA

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eralists in medicine. This excellent book brings together a wealth of experts in the field of both ophthalmology and dermatology to attempt singlesource discussion of manifestation of disease that affect both organs. In 73 well-written chapters the book covers all major areas of common interest. The editors are to be congratulated for excellent organization of the book to make it “user-friendly” and accessible. Each disease entity is clearly described in terms of clinical features, etiology, pathogenesis, histopathology, differential diagnosis and management. In addition, valuable indices at the end of the book include a “Differential Diagnostic Index of Oculodermal Disorders” and a glossary of both dermatologic and ophthalmologic terms. Multiple color clinical photos and photomicrographs give a complete understanding of the disease process and enable the book to be used as an atlas. There are major in-depth sections on AIDS manifestations, as well as such global epidemiological problems as onchocerciasis and herpes. This book is an outstanding achievement in the field of oculocutaneous disease. The quality and breadth of discussion, as well as ease of reading, will make it a classic reference book for anyone working in the field. MURRAY A. MELTZER,

MD

NEW YORK, NY, USA

Books Received

But Not Reviewed

Ocular Drug Handbook, edited by Thomas F. Mauger, OD, MD, and ElsonL. Craig, MD, StLouis,Mosby YearBook, 1996, 424 pp., illus. Price: $34.95

Mosby’s

Becker Collection in Ophthalmology, edited by Lilla Wechslerm,Christopher Hoolihan, and Mark The Bernard

Ophthalmologist’sReview

F. Weimer, St Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, 1996, 200 pp., illus. Price: $45.00

The logical connection between skin and eye disorders relating to their common ectodermal embryological origin is often overlooked by both specialists in their individual fields, as well as by gen-

Lens Disorders: A Clinical Manual of Cataract Diagnosis, by Nicholas Phelps Brown, MD, PRCS, FRCOphth, and Anthony J. Bron, BSc, FRCS, FRCOphth, Oxfmd, Butterworth-He-inemann Ltd., 268 pp., illus. Price: $95.00