Download or read book Ophthalmic Radiation Therapy written by A. D. Singh and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive source of authoritative information on ocular and adnexal radiation therapy This publication, a conjoint effort by ocular oncologists and radiation oncologists, comprises ten chapters covering basic and advanced radiation therapy techniques followed by specific indications by location (uveal, retinal, orbital tumors, eyelid and conjunctival tumors) and complications of radiation therapy. A chapter on investigational use of radiation therapy for age-related macular degeneration is also included. The contributions are illustrated by photographs, imaging studies, and detailed treatment plans to clearly convey the fundamental concepts. Additional tables, flow diagrams, graphs or charts support the understanding of the subject. To ocular oncologists, radiation physicists, radiation therapists, and radiation oncologists this volume is a comprehensive source of authoritative information on the subject of ocular and adnexal radiation therapy.