This essential handbook provides concise, evidence-based guidance specifically tailored for clinicians diagnosing and managing ocular diseases outside of tertiary centers. Perfect for general practitioners, optometrists, ophthalmic nurses, and other primary care eye professionals, this book translates core scientific principles into practical steps for assessment, urgent decision-making, and initial therapy.
The book thoroughly covers common sight-threatening conditions such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathies, uveitis, cataracts, and inflammatory and immune-mediated eye diseases. You’ll find clear, illustrated pathways for history taking, focused examinations, and red-flag recognition, along with pragmatic advice on when to treat, when to refer, and how to arrange safe follow-up care.
Key Practical Features:
- Clinical diagnostic aids and annotated images to support decision-making
- Management algorithms and treatment pearls for emergencies and routine care
- Practical procedures such as corneal scraping, microscopy, and basic microbiology, with guidance on appropriate antimicrobial therapy
- Therapeutic rationale covering ocular pharmacology, prescribing considerations, and the strategic use of immunomodulatory agents
- Insights into public health and tropical perspectives on ocular infections, epidemiology, and the prevention of cross-infection in practice
This book effectively bridges the gap between specialist ophthalmology texts and everyday primary care needs. It’s designed to equip clinicians with the essential knowledge to protect vision, reduce avoidable harm, and coordinate care effectively across a variety of
Authors:
David V. Seal (Author)
Edition:
1st
Publication Date:
March 11, 2026
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