World's first books on eye injuries published
There is some good news for oculists who help reduce the suffering of their patients: the world's first series of books on eye injuries is now off the shelf. Written by Professor Yan Hua, vice chairman of the Asia-Pacific Ocular Trauma Society, it is published globally by Springer, an internationally renowned publishing company focused on public health.
The series, written in English by experienced medical experts, offers meaningful analysis on eye injuries and specific treatment accordingly, including dissection, medical examination, diagnosis, medication and surgery. It consists of four books: Ocular Trauma Anatomy and Examination, Atlas of Ocular Trauma, Ocular Emergency, and Mechanical Ocular Trauma · Current Consensus and Controversy, and is intended for general practitioners, oculists, researchers and medical students, while it provides comprehensive know-hows to enhance better treatment for patients.
Each year, 55 million people around the globe suffer from eye injuries which are now one of the most critical factors for visual impairment and loss, according to Professor Yan Hua. He also explained the origin of the series, saying that the treatment of ocular traumas is often tricky and elusive, given the many causes and symptoms. Sometimes combined surgeries or multiple surgeries are required. Meanwhile, in the age of precision medicine, there is a growing demand for precise diagnosis and treatment tailored to individual patients. This means that a better understanding of eye injuries and rational use of drugs are essential to the positive outcomes of surgeries and ultimately the wellbeing of patients.
About the Books
From the anatomical perspective, Ocular Trauma Anatomy and Examination provides a detailed introduction to the structure of the eyeball, especially structural changes caused by injuries, and explains the related clinical procedures. It deals with symptoms, clinical manifestations, and medical examinations of the injuries, backed by revealing pictures and diagrams. Notably, the book presents the current epidemiological study of eye traumas in China, the first of its kind, including the registration system and its operating modes. In doing so, it helps contribute to the alignment of Chinese programs with international standards.
Atlas of Ocular Trauma explains the basics of ocular traumas, including classification and grading systems. Based on the anatomy of the eyeball and real-life cases, it discusses injuries to the conjunctiva, cornea, iris, ciliary body, crystalline lens; vitreous hemorrhage, damage to the retina, choroid, eyelid, acrimal apparatus, and eye socket; traumatic optic neuropathy, ocular penetrating and perforating injuries, globe rupture, chemical burns, and thermal radiation burns. With many real-life cases illustrated via pictures, the book shows clinical manifestations of different eye injuries, and guiding principles and approaches to treatment.
Ocular Emergency highlights the basics of ophthalmic emergencies, including the pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis, diagnosis, emergency treatment and follow-up care. It also comes with illustrative pictures and diagrams that help young oculists better understand eye injuries. Also, the book explains clinical procedures for ophthalmic emergencies, which serves as a guide for beginners in the emergency room.
Mechanical Ocular Trauma · Current Consensus and Controversy is a product of global ophthalmic experts and professors from Asia, America and Europe. With real-life cases and illustrations, it shares the latest development in the diagnosis and treatment of eye injuries. The highly reader-friendly book can be a useful reference point for oculists who want to keep abreast of the trends and offer better services for their patients.
