OCT has revolutionized the industry and is the biggest advance in ophthalmology over the past 50 years this is a non-invasive imaging approach that provides a cross section scan of the retina showing any abnormalities in its structures/layers. The scanning equipment can be operated by many office-based health professionals and thus its popularity has now filtered to the optometry market where they can easily provide their customers with OCT scans and charge a healthy fee yet they need training in how to read the scans, so this is where the companion Duker OCT titles help.
Both the Atlas and the companion Handbook have enjoyed strong salesthe Handbook at is lower price point sells more copies; however, the Atlas continues to hold its own and many customers purchase both.
The benefit of the Atlas, over the Handbook, is that it presents the images in an oversized format making it easier for the reader to discern minute details.
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Features more than 1,000 high-quality illustrations depicting the full spectrum of retinal diseases using OCT and OCTA scans, supported by clinical photos and ancillary imaging technologies.
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Contains new and updated image examples throughoutincluding new OCTA images with artifacts and key findings highlighted.
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Presents images as large as possible on the page with an abundance of arrows, pointers, and labels to guide you in pattern recognition and eliminate any uncertainty.
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Includes the latest high-resolution spectral domain OCT technology and new insights into OCT angiography technology to ensure you have the most up-to-date and highest quality examples available.
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Provides key feature points for each disorder, giving you the need-to-know OCT essentials for quick comprehension and rapid reference.
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An excellent diagnostic companion to Handbook of Retinal OCT: Optical Coherence Tomography, 2nd Edition.
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An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
· New and updated image examples throughoutincluding new OCTA images with artifacts and key findings highlighted.
· Thoroughly updated throughout, covering additional diseases and disorders of interest to eye care specialists.