Surgical Principles
Clinical Anatomy
Eyelid Surgery
Lower Eyelid Entropion
Upper Eyelid Entropion
Abnormal Eyelashes
Lower Eyelid Ectropion
Blepharoptosis
Thyroid Related Eyelid Retraction
Facial Palsy
Eyelid Tumours
Management of Eyelid/Periocular Tumours
Eyelid Reconstruction
Autologous Grafts
Cosmetic Surgery
The evaluation and management of the cosmetic patient
Blepharoplasty
Management of Eyebrow Ptosis
Orbital Surgery
Orbital Disorders
Surgical Approaches to the Orbit
Thyroid Eye Disease
Orbital Decompression
Lacrimal Surgery
The diagnosis and management of Epiphora
Socket Surgery
Enucleation and Evisceration
Secondary Socket Reconstruction
Exenteration
Trauma
Management of Eyelid Trauma
Orbital Wall Blowout Fractures
Zygomatic Complex Fractures
Other Orbital Fractures
This is a wonderfully detailed book by an experienced oculoplastic and orbital surgeon. It is remarkabale as most mortal oculoplastic surgeons would have struggled to write such a book, but Brian Leatherbarrow has succeeded in concentrating his encyclopedic knowledge into a comprehsive tome.
British Journal of Ophthalmology
An excellent oculoplastic textbook with a well-covered overview of every aspect of opthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. The good layout is complemented with clear illustrations and precise discussions. I will certainly treasure this...and will not hesitate to quote its excellent materials.
Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology
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[REVIEWER'S EXPERT OPINION]
[Rebekah Arletta Braslow, M.C.(University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
**Description**
The author of this book is a highly accomplished ophthalmologist and ophthalmic plastic surgeon with broad experience in all areas of oculoplastic surgery who received his training in both the U.K. and the U.S. (where he trained with Drs. Nerad and Carter at the University of Iowa). The book is divided into seven major topics (basic principles, eyelid surgery, cosmetic surgery, orbital surgery, lacrimal surgery, socket surgery, and trauma), which are described in 28 chapters. Despite its considerable length of 574 pages, the book is an easy read with its focus on practical management strategies. The previous edition was published in 2002.**Purpose**
The intent, successfully achieved, is to inform and guide surgeons who are less familiar with specific oculoplastic diagnosis and interventions.
**Audience**
The book primarily targets ophthalmologists with a special interest in oculoplastic surgery, but it also will appeal to plastic surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, ENT surgeons, neurosurgeons, dermatologists and dermatological surgeons, and radiologists. A basic knowledge of eyelid, orbital, and facial anatomy is a prerequisite, although the author goes into considerable detail to get the novice up to speed. Compared to other standard textbooks in oculoplastic surgery, this one has a strong personal touch and a focus on the nitty-gritty of surgical approaches. A single author provides consistency, courting the concept of Renaissance surgeon who can do it all and write about it.
**Features**
The chapters are consistently organized and richly illustrated. The font is easy to read, and key points are highlighted in grey textboxes. Each chapter starts with a concise introductory statement, followed by a thorough discussion of the surgical anatomy. Key anatomical features are illustrated with beautiful color diagrams by Philip Jones, as well as high-quality photographs (mostly taken by the author's anesthesiologist, Roger Slater) and radiological studies. This is followed by a thorough discussion of the physical examination, and by medical and surgical management strategies that the author has personally validated in his over 20 years of clinical practice. Complex surgical procedures are broken down into numbered steps, and each key step is highlighted in an accompanying diagram. No references are provided throughout the book, but selected key references are listed at the end of each chapter, and span the last 10 to 15 years. Many of them represent landmark articles and reviews that will provide additional detail for those readers who need a broader discussion of a given topic. The writing is concise and uncluttered, with sufficient detail to guide readers through each surgical procedure. The chapters are well balanced. I particularly enjoyed the chapters on lid repair and lid tumors, since these are the most frequent types of issues seen in oculoplastic surgery, even for a surgeon whose practice is exclusively in this area. The author provides many options corresponding to different clinical situations, with corresponding helpful illustrations. At times the instructions are somewhat basic, with the likely intent to guide newcomers through new topics. In a few instances, I found the writing overly expository, which might result in readers getting lost in details, and at times, the illustrations are several pages removed from the corresponding text.
**Assessment**
This is a great book to have on the shelf in the office, or in the residents' clinic: a go-to book to navigate a new surgery or help diagnose a challenging lesion. Although it does give step-by-step directions, it is too large to slip into a briefcase. If you could have only one oculoplastic text, this one delivers a good, well-rounded perspective with practical guidance.
-----------------------------------------------------------Weighted Numerical Score: 93 - 4 Stars!
