The Eye: Basic Sciences in Practice

By Andrew D Dick, John V. Forrester, Paul G McMenamin, et al.

Book Overview

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. A concise textbook of basic science for trainees and residents in ophthalmology.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.More on molecular pathology.
Thorough updating of the sections on pathology, immunology, pharmacology and immunology.
Revision of all other chapters.
More colour illustrations.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 070202841X
• ISBN13: 9780702028410
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Saunders Ltd.
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 3.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 1.3" x 7.8"