Online Medical Books for Age-related macular degeneration

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SCOTOMA
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)

... Is it transient? If the scotomas are transient, then migraine, transient ischemic attacks, and retrobulbar neuritis should be suspected. Are there abnormalities on the eye examination other than the optic nerve? On a ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »

Scotoma
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))

... A scotoma is an area of partial or complete blindness within an otherwise normal or slightly impaired visual field. Usually located within the central 30-degree area, the defect ranges from absolute blindness to a barely detectable loss of visual acuity. Typically, the... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Age-related macular degeneration
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Macular degeneration is the atrophy or degeneration of the macular region of the retina. Two types of age-related macular degeneration occur. The dry or atrophic form is characterized by atrophic pigment epithelial changes and is most often associated with a slow,... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

Scotoma
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

... A scotoma is an area of partial or complete blindness within an otherwise normal or slightly impaired visual field. Usually located within the central 30-degree area, the defect ranges from absolute blindness to a barely detectable loss of visual acuity.... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Scotoma
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)

... Michael J. Puk Scotoma is defined as a blind or partially blind area in the visual field. A basic understanding of neuroanatomy helps to localize the visual field defect. Simply put, pathology anterior to the optic chiasm produces monocular... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testin ... Diagnostic assessment ... READ EXCERPTS »

Retinal Phenomena
(Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)

... Differential Overview ❑ Hypertension ❑ Diabetic retinopathy ❑ Glaucoma ❑ Cholesterol emboli ... Clinical Findings ... READ EXCERPTS »

Macular degeneration
(Handbook of Diseases)

... Macular degeneration, which is atrophy or degeneration of the macular disk, accounts for about 12% of all cases of blindness in the United States and for about 17% of new cases of blindness. It’s one of the causes of severe irreversible loss of central vision... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

Scotoma
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)

... A scotoma is an area of partial or complete blindness within an otherwise normal or slightly impaired visual field. Usually located within the central 30-degree area, the defect ranges from absolute blindness to a barely detectable loss of visual acuity.... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Scotoma
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

... A scotoma is an area of partial or complete blindness within an otherwise normal or slightly impaired visual field. Usually located within the central 30-degree area, the defect ranges from absolute blindness to a barely detectable loss of visual acuity. Typically, the patient... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

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