Main description:

The seventh edition of this manual has been fully revised to provide trainees in ophthalmology with the latest advances in their field.

Divided into 28 chapters, the book begins with discussion on ocular embryology and anatomy, physiology, neurology, pharmacology, refraction, and history-taking and physical examination.

Each of the following chapters is dedicated to the diagnosis and management of disorders and diseases in different parts of the eye - lens, uvea, retina, optic nerve, vitreous and more.

The book concludes with sections on ocular injuries, blindness, common surgeries, and surgical instruments.

The comprehensive text is further enhanced by nearly 1200 ocular images, figures and tables.

Key points

Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of ocular diseases and disorders for trainees
Fully revised, seventh edition providing latest advances in the field
Highly illustrated with nearly 1200 images, figures and tables
Previous edition (9789352501601) published in 2015

Contents:

Embryology and Anatomy
Physiology of the Eye
Physiology of Vision
Neurology of Vision
Ocular Pharmacology
Refraction of the Normal Eye
Refractive Errors
Accommodation and its Disturbances
Estimation and Correction of Refractive Errors
History-taking and Examination of an Eye Case
Diseases of the Eyelids
Diseases of the Conjunctiva
Diseases of the Cornea and Sclera
Diseases of the Uvea
Diseases of the Lens
Glaucoma
Diseases of the Vitreous
Diseases of the Retina
Diseases of the Optic Nerve
Intraocular Tumors
Diseases of the Orbit
Diseases of the Lacrimal Apparatus
Ocular Motility: Squint
Ocular Injuries
Common Eye Surgeries
Blindness and its Prevention
Surgical Instruments
Miscellaneous

Index