Main description:

The fifth edition of this book has been fully revised to present undergraduate medical students with the latest information in the field of ophthalmology.

Beginning with an overview of embryology and anatomy, the next chapters explain the physiology and neurology of vision and examination of the eye.

Each of the following sections provides in depth detail on each section of the eye, and the step by step diagnosis and management of associated disorders and diseases.

The final chapters discuss general therapeutics, causes and prevention of blindness, and ophthalmic instruments.

The comprehensive text is highly illustrated with more than 700 clinical photographs and diagrams.

Key Points

Fully revised, new edition presenting students with latest information in ophthalmology
Covers all sections of the eye and associated disorders and diseases
Highly illustrated with more than 700 images and diagrams
Previous edition (9788184484519) published in 2008

Contents:

Embryology and Anatomy
Physiology of Vision
Neurology of Vision
Examination of the Eye
Errors of Refraction
The Conjunctiva
The Cornea
The Sclera
The Uveal Tract
The Lens
The Vitreous
Glaucoma
The Retina
The Optic Nerve
Injuries to the Eye
The Ocular Motility and Squint (Strabismus)
The Lids
The Lacrimal Apparatus
The Orbit
General Therapeutics
The Causes and Prevention of Blindness
Ophthalmic Instruments

Index