Lens Disorders
Clinical Manual of Cataract Diagnosis
Butterworth-Heinemann (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 23. January 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-7506-1482-5 (ISBN)
Description
Lens disorders, and cataract in particular, are the most common cause of reduced vision. Much is now known about the cause, nature and effects of cataract and this book sets out to describe in detail aspects of lens disorders and cataract. The later chapters systematically describe all forms of cataract in morphological order allowing the reader to readily identify the nature of any particular cataract with which they are presented. The book may thus be used as a clinical reference manual. Photographs have been used extensively to illustrate and expand upon the text. The authors, who direct the Clinical Cataract Unit in Oxford, have much experience in conditions of the lens and have the ability to convey their knowledge in an organised and fascinating style. This book will be essential reading for all those with an interest in lens disorders, particularly the clinical ophthalmologist, but also the student, optometrist and workers in the field.
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Series
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Ophthalmologists, optometrists
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
821 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
1001 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-1482-5 (9780750614825)
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Content
Early studies of the lens; Development of the lens; Lens growth; Lens structure; Accomodation and presbyopia; Biology of the lens and lens transparency; Examination of the lens; Lens malformations and displacements; Biology of cataract; Forms of cataract; Aetiology of cataract - infantile, inherited and systemic causes; Aetiology of cataract - ocular, toxic, nutritional and physical factors; Cataract progress and prognosis; Vision in cataract.