Ophthalmology: Current Clinical and Research Updates
Ophthalmology: Current Clinical and Research Updates
John Sayegh
Davey , P. (Ed.). (2014). Ophthalmology: Current Clinical and Research Updates. InTech. https://www.intechopen.com/books/3848
Reviewed by: John Sayegh, Lehman College
Introduction
This evaluation is on “Ophthalmology: Current Clinical and Research Updates”. The resource is a textbook and can be downloaded as is since it is in a PDF format already. This resource was created by a large group of scientists who study and research different areas of the eye and put their information on many topics of ophthalmology within this resource. It is not only for the use of other scientists but any individual who either plans on educating themselves with specific diseases relating to the eye or for individuals we are currently within the medical field who need to study this area of health care. There are four wide categories ranging from specific diseases from the eye to current research updates in ophthalmology. I focused on dry eye dysfunction chapter found within section two from pages 155-175.
Evaluation
Content: The content that was found within the section was shown to be clear and straightforward; it thoroughly explained the background information and current updates on Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (Dry eye). Slight background knowledge isn’t necessarily required for those who may be in this field of study; however, an individual who has no prior knowledge of medical terms that are discussed within the section should use another resource for a thorough explanation of the terms included within the text. The images that are seen throughout the section explain the topic being discussed for individuals who may want to see exactly what the section is explaining to prevent any confusion. The beginning of the given section provides detailed background information regarding Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (Dry eye) and breaks down every aspect of how the disease may come to be detailing current research and treatments with images being placed nearby to show real-life examples.
Structure, Organization, & Technical: The four broad sections can be easily navigated and read due to their large bold texts. Each section has multiple topics that are labeled clearly and with subtitles large enough that individual won’t be lost in finding information they are researching. There are no hyperlinks found within the PDF; it’s simply all just texts with images. The resource can be downloaded as a PDF and then opened in any program the user may have to allow for greater access for all individuals. The layout for each section does not change as it stays consistent throughout. The only color however is only seen from the images, all text found within the resource is black and white.
Images & Interactive Features: The resource has large amounts of images using graphs, diagrams, and human faces showing the disease being discussed for each subtopic that is presented. There are no hyperlinks or videos throughout the entire