Smith SV, Lee AG, Brazis PW. Clinical Pathways in Neuro-Ophthalmology: An Evidence-Based Approach, 3rd Edition; Thieme; 2018; 316 pp; 32 ill; $149.99.
This highly informative book (316 pages), edited by Drs. Smith, Lee and Brazis, is written in an engaging manner because it poses questions that one would normally ask regarding a specific disease or entity. Each question is answered fully and follow-up questions are asked. The material also addresses a number of issues which arise in the daily practice of neuroradiology.
Twenty chapters survey the field of neuro-ophthalmology, and most intersect nicely with points often raised in consultation with neurologists, ophthalmologists, or in the education of house staff. Of the 20 chapters, most topics would be of interest to neuroradiologists, including:
- Various cranial nerve palsies (3rd, 4th, 6th)
- Papilledema, especially IIH (pseudo tumor)
- Traumatic optic neuropathy
- Optic neuritis
- VF defects
- Thyroid Eye Disease
There is no imaging included, so this is a textbook which features abundant discussions in a Socratic manner. Tables and charts abound with large differential diagnosis lists.
If your practice is associated with a large eye hospital that offers a substantial neuro-ophthalmology service, this would be a reasonable library purchase.
