Publisher's Synopsis
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine that studies eye physiology, eye disorders and different types of treatments for these disorders. Techniques used within this field can help diagnose a wide range of eye diseases and ailments. Some of the major diseases studied within this area of medicine are cataract, thyroid eye disease, dry eye syndrome, refractive errors and macular degeneration. There are numerous subspecialties within ophthalmology such as neuro-ophthalmology, refractive surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery and ocular oncology. Neuro-ophthalmology focuses on the eye issues related to the nervous system. Refractive surgery focuses on reducing the dependency on contact lenses and prescription glasses by improving the refractive state of the eye. This book consists of contributions made by international experts and aims to shed light on some of the current practices in opthalmology. It presents some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to this field. This book will serve as a resource guide for experts as well as students.
