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Medical Atlas of Cornea and External Diseases in Middle Eastern Populations

Anna Hovakimyan (Malayan Ophthalmologic Centre, Armenia)
Release Date: December, 2021 | Copyright: © 2022 | Pages: 384

Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase
ISBN13: 9781799869375
ISBN13 Softcover: 9798337348360
EISBN13: 9781799869382
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-6937-5

Description:

Disease and pathologies can differ based on geographic area as well as social conditions of life. This is no less true for the treatment of cornea and external diseases. It is important for ophthalmologists to remain updated on the best practices for treatment of unique cases that may be rare in other countries, as well as vigilant as to the best course of treatment for specific demographics.

Medical Atlas of Cornea and External Diseases in Middle Eastern Populations details the unique cases of cornea and external diseases in the Middle East, providing a comprehensive collection of cases that are very rare in other regions of the world. This atlas presents over 800 pictures of different corneal pathologies and external diseases, including before and after treatment, over ten years of clinical practice. The atlas focuses on Middle Eastern patients with all diagnoses and treatment performed by the author at Malayan Eye Center in Yerevan, Armenia. Covering topics such as corneal surgeries, eyelid diseases, and congenital disorders, this book is the ideal resource for ophthalmologists, junior practitioners, medical residents and students, professors, hospital administration, researchers, and academicians.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

  • Congenital Disorders
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Corneal Degeneration
  • Corneal Dystrophies
  • Corneal Surgeries
  • Corneal Trauma
  • Dry Eye Syndrome
  • Eyelid Diseases
  • Infectious Keratitis Corneal Ulcers
  • Noninfectious Corneal Disorders
  • Sclera Disorders

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Anna Hovakimyan, MD, PhD, is a practicing ophthalmologist and the head of the Cornea-Uveitis department at the S.V. Malayan Eye Center in Yerevan, Armenia. She also holds professorship at the Yerevan State Medical University and is a coauthor of a hundred journal and conference publications. Her education outside her country includes two fellowships at the UCSF, Proctor Foundation, 2000- 2001, and at the Cincinnati Eye Institute, 2004-2005, among many others. Her work has been recognized by numerous awards in Armenia, including a Silver Medal from AECP for 25 years of service, Avetis Aharonyan second degree silver award by “1.5mln+1 Armenia-Diaspora cultural bridge”, award of Meria of Yerevan as a doctor with high sense of responsibility, and many others. She is married and has three children.

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