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    The Atlas of Retinal Diseases in Nigerians
    The Atlas of Retinal Diseases in Nigerians
    The Atlas of Retinal Diseases in Nigerians
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    The Atlas of Retinal Diseases in Nigerians

    By S. Tunji

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    The Atlas of Retinal Diseases in Nigerians is an attempt to document common retinal diseases seen by the author over the past 20 years. The book is intended to be a quick reference guide for ophthalmologist-in-training and to offer brief management modalities based on evidence in the literature. Some major landmark retinal studies are summarized to help in decision-making based on scientific evidence. A section on the use of mobile phones for taking retinal pictures is included to aid patient education and telemedicine. Finally, retinal studies by the author carried out on Nigerians is summarized at the end of the book.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBook Builders
    Release dateSep 21, 2020
    ISBN9789789212118
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