Basic Ophthalmology (5th Edition)

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 Features

• Extensively revised and updated edition
• Written as per syllabi of Indian universities
• Presents the basic aspects as well as recent advances in ophthalmology comprehensively
• Addition of new clinical photographs, flowcharts, and tables to facilitate quick learning
• Covers more than 500 MCQs with answers for easy recall of the subject
• Useful for graduate and postgraduate students and teachers as well as practising ophthalmologists.

Table of Contents

1. Embryology and Anatomy
2. Physiology of Vision
3. Neurology of Vision
4. Examination of the Eye
5. Errors of Refraction
6. The Conjunctiva
7. The Cornea
8. The Sclera
9. The Uveal Tract
10. The Lens
11. The Vitreous
12. Glaucoma
13. The Retina
14. The Optic Nerve
15. Injuries to the Eye
16. The Ocular Motility and Squint (Strabismus)
17. The Lids
18. The Lacrimal Apparatus
19. The Orbit
20. General Therapeutics
21. The Causes and Prevention of Blindness
22. Ophthalmic Instruments
23. Index