3rd edition improves on illustrations, not up to date on some topics

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	• The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Illustrated Manual of Ophthalmology Neil J. Friedman MD, Peter K. Kaiser MD, ... Saunders, 2009 - 664 pages average customer review:based on 7 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Excellent in clinic

Wonderful images and very useful to me for looking up things I see as I study optometry and practice as a student.

Not quite Wills.....Chris Gilmartin, OD

This manual is definitely worth the money, however if I were forced to choose, I'd take the Wills Eye Manual. Some of the sections seem poorly organized and information can be hard to find. As another poster stated, the photos are excellent in quality. Not a bad choice for OD or ophthalmology residents, but I'd compare both before you buy if you are limited to one or the other.

Chris Gilmartin, OD

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3rd edition improves on illustrations, not up to date on some topics

At this price range, the Mass Eye and Ear Manual of Ophthalmology is an adequate pocket reference for eye care practitioners. The 3rd edition has been expanded and is now better illustrated than its direct rival, the Manhattan Eye and Ear Color Atlas of Ophthalmology (the latter is noticeably less expensive, however).

Strengths:
1. Covers essentially the entire field of non-surgical ophthalmology in a compact and easy to read format.
2. Consistent layout and excellent illustrations. Great neuro-ophthalmic diagrams.
3. Outstanding reference for quick review.

Weaknesses:
1. Falls short of Wills Manual in terms of providing up to date therapy and diagnosis. The retinopathy of prematurity chapter still utilizes the old terminology of "rush" disease, although the newer term of Agressive Posterior ROP (AP-ROP) supplanted "rush disease" years ago.
2. Cannot be relied upon for treatment guidelines. Example: the authors list oral prednisone in the management of progressive outer retinal necrosis -- something that borders on malpractice in severely immunocompromized patients. I am not aware of any experts in the field of retina/uveitis who would endorse oral steroids in the treatment of progressive outer retinal necrosis. Furthermore, the initial regimen of antiviral agents described in the book is inadequate and will fail to control the spread of necrotizing retinitis in most of the cases.

Verdict:
Recommended with reservations.

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This book and the Wills Manual are a must have for you on-call bag

An excellent handbook for clinical diagnosis and treatment, especially when alone in the ER in the middle of the night doing Ophtho consults. Probably not really for anyone but Ophthalmologists unless you are a primary care physician with no ophtho consultation avalable to you. Lots of full color pictures and bullet style diagnosis and treatment algorithms organized by system. It is the best $60 you'll spend as a general Ophthalmologist. Not really for test review or studying, just a quick primer on diagnosis and treatment of most eye problems. Should be standard issue on the first day of Ophthalmology residency.

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With high quality color images combined with up-to-date treatment guidelines and a proven template, the third edition of The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Illustrated Manual of Ophthalmology is a vital companion for every ophthalmic trainee, primary care practitioner and emergency trauma unit.

Provides thorough, easily accessible and up-to-date information for all common eye disorders, creating an all-in-one resource for quick diagnosis and treatment.
Uses highlighted emergency management boxes for a clear presentation of the crucial treatment of critical situations.
Follows a templated format with key boxes highlighting important information.
Presents full-color photographs throughout so you can compare real case presentations for more accurate diagnosis.
Orders chapters anatomically (not by ophthalmic subspecialty) making it easier to locate the desired information by looking at the effected area.

Provides a complete and thorough update with expanded sections, including age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, glaucoma, dry eye, and refractive surgeries.
Incorporates over 100 new high quality clinical color photos plus spectral domain OCT, CT scan, fluorescein angiogram, visual field, and corneal topography images.
Adds brand new appendices outlining basic eye care and differential diagnosis information to help minimize wasted time in the clinic.

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