Neuroimaging in Ophthalmology, 2nd Edition

ISBN: 9780195381610
ISBN-10: 0195381610
Copyright: 2011
Edition: 2nd
Editors: Johnson, Michael C., Policeni, Bruno A., Lee, Andrew G., Smoker, Wendy R.K .,
Doody's Expert Review    Score: 98
Reviewer: John  Pula,  MD  (University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria)
Description
This book provides a basic and essential review of the neuroradiology of neuro-ophthalmologic conditions. The first edition was published in 1992.
Purpose
The purpose is to assist clinicians in understanding the mechanics of imaging techniques.
Audience
Ophthalmologists are the intended audience.
Features
The book covers the physics and clinical applications of MRI, CT, angiography, and other specialized imaging. It includes an especially succinct review of the physics of MRI.
Assessment
This book offers good quality information on neuroradiology for ophthalmologists.
Review Questionnaire
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1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10
1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10
1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5
1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5
1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5
1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5
1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5
1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 5
1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 5
1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5
1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5
1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5
1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5
1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book 5
1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10
1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 8