Title Page and Preface

Roy’s Ocular Syndromes
and Systemic Diseases
Fourth Edition

Frederick Hampton Roy, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Department of Ophthalmology
University of Arkansas Medical Center
Little Rock, Arkansas


To Mary Michelle, to Frederick, Kimberly, Robert,
Charles, Nichols, and Helena, and to Dr. Bruce Herndon,
who daily, throughout our joint eye residencies, asked me
about another "weird" syndrome.


Preface

This book has three main purposes: (1) to aid the busy ophthalmologist in identifying all ocular manifestations of a given syndrome, disease, or inherited disorder; (2) to provide references so that the ophthalmologist will know where to look for additional information; and (3) to promote greater observation of the characteristics of ocular syndromes, systemic diseases, and inherited disorders. This book is designed for quick reference while the patient's eyes are being dilated or immediately following an examination. Practicality is the objective; conciseness, logical arrangement, and authenticity are the main features.

I have endeavored to include all systemic syndromes, diseases, and inherited disorders that have ocular manifestations. The titles are arranged alphabetically and are numbered. Other names of the same disorder are also given. A general definition, clinical ocular findings, clinical systemic findings, and several references are included for each entry. Each entry is dealt with as completely as space and practicality allow. Laboratory findings have not been considered; the book is designed to serve as the ophthalmologist's primary source of information. If any syndromes, systemic diseases, or inherited disorders with ocular manifestations have been omitted, I urge you to inform me of this so that any future editions of the book may include them.

The Ocular Differential Diagnosis book provides comprehensive lists of causes for symptoms or findings. Frequently more information is needed, and it is hoped that, Ocular Syndromes and Systemic Diseases will furnish the physician with additional information to make a better diagnosis.

I am indebted to many individuals who assisted with the preparation of this manuscript, including: Renee Tindall, and Carlos Gonzalez