Parsons' Diseases of the Eye

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Parsons' Diseases of the Eye has been a trusted textbook for undergraduate students for more than 100 years! It also caters to the basic needs of postgraduate students and practitioners who need to refer to this book fora quick review of basic concepts. The book was first published in 1907, and on account of its clear and friendly presentation style as well as its authoritative coverage of ocular disorders, it quickly became a fundamental text for students. Since then the book has maintained its popularity with students through regular revisions and updates. The 19th edition of this book has been specially adapted to the context of Indian subcontinent and is also relevant to other South Asian countries with a special mention about the infections that occur predominantly in this region. The present 21st edition continues this trend by presenting unparalleled guidance on nearly every ophthalmic condition and procedure, including the latest advances in the field, making the book more comprehensive and contemporary. Key Features Updated for a new generation of readers with online material including full text, downloadable images, video surgeries, OSCE and self-assessment tools Line illustrations and photographs highlighting anatomic details and common ophthalmic tests Selected references for each chapter facilitating further study of any given topic Highlights of the 21st edition Updated section on refractive and corneal surgery Introduction of optical coherence tomography Section on anti-VEGF agents Updated information on infectious crystalline keratopathy New classification of corneal dystrophies Recent advances on medical therapy in retinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration Review of intraocular designs and materials Table of Contents Preface to the Twenty-first Edition Preface to the Nineteenth Edition Acknowledgements to the Nineteenth Edition Section I: Anatomy and Physiology 1. Embryology and Anatomy 2. Physiology of the Eye 3. The Physiology of Vision 4. The Neurology of Vision Section II: Ophthalmic Optics and Refraction 5. Elementary Optics 6 Elementary Physiological Optics 7. Refraction 8. Refractive Errors of the Eye Section III: Ocular Examination Techniques and Ocular Therapeutics 9. Ocular Symptomatology 10. Assessment of Visual Function 11. Examination of the Anterior Segment 12. Examination of the Posterior Segment and Orbit 13. Ocular Therapeutics Section IV: Diseases of the Eye 14. Diseases of the Conjunctiva 15. Diseases of the Cornea 16. Diseases of the Sclera 17. Diseases of the Uveal Tract 18. The Lens 19. The Glaucomas 20. Diseases of the Retina 21. Diseases of the Vitreous 22. Diseases of the Optic Nerve 23. Intraocular Tumours 24. Injuries to the Eye Section V: Disorders of Motility 25. Anatomy and Physiology of the Motor Mechanism 26. Comitant Strabismus 27. Incomitant Strabismus Section VI: Diseases of the Adnexa 28. Diseases of the Lids 29. Diseases of the Lacrimal Apparatus 30. Diseases of the Orbit Section VII: Systemic Ophthalmology 31. Diseases of the Nervous System with Ocular Manifestations 32. Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disorders Section VIII: Preventive Ophthalmology 33. Genetics in Ophthalmology 34. The Causes and Prevention of Blindness Section IX: Surgical Instruments in Ophthalmology 35. Surgical Instruments in Ophthalmology Appendices I. L ocal Anaesthesia in Ophthalmology II. L asers in Ophthalmology III. IOL Designs and Materials Index