Ophthalmology in Extreme Environments /

Aiming to stimulate future research in ocular disorders that occur in specific environments presenting unique hazards to the eye, systemic health, or both, this book assists in identification and effective treatment for these cases. Ophthalmology in Extreme Environments identifies common approaches...

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Corporate Authors: SpringerLink Online service
Group Author: Subramanian, Prem S
Published: Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
Publisher Address: Cham :
Publication Dates: 2017.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Series: Essentials in Ophthalmology,
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Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57600-8
Summary: Aiming to stimulate future research in ocular disorders that occur in specific environments presenting unique hazards to the eye, systemic health, or both, this book assists in identification and effective treatment for these cases. Ophthalmology in Extreme Environments identifies common approaches to the care of disease and injury in these conditions, recognizing gaps in knowledge and working toward better informing the reader. Topics covered include high altitude and vision changes, night vision and military operations, undersea environmental medicine, and modern eye trauma surgery and out
Carrier Form: 1 online resource(X,112pages): illustrations.
ISBN: 9783319576008
Index Number: RE1
CLC: R77
Contents: 1.Neuro-Ophthalmolmic Sequelae of Sustained Microgravity -- 2.The Effects of Extreme Altitude on the Eye and Vision -- 3.Refractive Surgery in Aviators -- 4.Night Vision and Military Operations -- 5.Deep-Sea Environments and the Eye -- 6.Lessons from Animals in Extreme Environments -- 7.Industrial and Military Eye Injuries and Eye Protection Challenges.