Auricular anatomy Mastery of auricular anatomy is a prerequisite for achieving successful reconstruction. The majority of the auricle is composed of an intricate cartilaginous framework with an overlying taut skin…
Introduction Extent and severity of injury in the setting of otologic and lateral skull base trauma are readily detected noninvasively by imaging. Due to its speed and excellent spatial resolution,…
Introduction A patient’s sense of “balance” is a complex, dynamic phenomenon that integrates information from the visual, peripheral vestibular, and somatosensory systems. The vestibular system is comprised of both peripheral…
Introduction In 2005, the Department of Veterans Affairs awarded more than $1 billion for otologic-related disabilities—the majority of which were due to impulse noise exposures and blast injuries. The ear…
Overview Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health issue globally and in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) defines TBI as an insult (blow or…
Introduction Just as contact lenses (CLs) have become easier to fit over the past century, our knowledge base of the ocular response to lens wear has expanded exponentially over the…
Introduction The purpose of this chapter is to review a number of the clinical instruments that are of utility in the preliminary examination and ongoing care of contact lens patients….
Introduction After corneal surgery, contact lenses may be indicated to provide improved optical correction or therapeutic ocular surface protection. Optical indications include the correction of irregular or high regular astigmatism,…
Introduction One of the more perceived challenging areas within contact lens practice is fitting presbyopic patients with contact lenses to allow the majority of their visual requirements to be met…
