Eye, Basic Sciences in Practice

A concise textbook of basic science for trainees and residents in ophthalmology.




Features


The only all-embracing textbook of basic science suitable for trainee ophthalmologists – other books concentrate on the individual areas such as anatomy.
Attractive page design with clear, colour diagrams and text boxes make this a much more accessible book to learn from than many postgraduate textbooks.
Presents in a readable form an account of all the basic sciences necessary for an understanding of the eye – anatomy, embryology, genetics, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, immunology, microbiology and infection and pathology.





What's New


More on molecular pathology.
Thorough updating of the sections on pathology, immunology, pharmacology and immunology.
Revision of all other chapters.
More colour illustrations.





Contents
Anatomy of the eye and orbit. Embryology and early development of the eye and adnexia. Genetics. Biochemistry and cell biology. Physiology of vision and the visual system. General and ocular pharmacology. Immunology. Microbiology and infection. Pathology.