A Compend of the Diseases of the Eye: Including Refraction and Surgical Operations (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lawrance Webster Fox

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266525083 ISBN 13: 9780266525080

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master a broad range of eye care topics in one trusted reference.

This practical manual covers refraction, diagnostic methods, and surgical techniques for the eye, making complex topics clear and accessible for students and practicing clinicians alike.

This edition compiles essential theory and hands-on guidance, from the basics of ocular optics and test methods to detailed discussions of diseases affecting the lids, conjunctiva, cornea, lens, retina, and optic nerve. It also includes a thorough section on surgical operations, instruments, and clinical hints, with organized contents and a user-friendly layout that supports quick study and reliable reference at the chairside.

• Foundations of refraction, accommodation, and optical principles for diagnosing refractive errors.
• Systematic coverage of diseases by ocular region, with practical diagnostic notes.
• Step-by-step insight into common procedures and surgical options, including lens and corneal care.
• Structured with contents, terms, and clinical hints to aid study and daily practice.

Ideal for readers of ophthalmology textbooks, medical students training in eye care, and clinicians seeking a compact, reference-style guide to eye disorders and their treatment.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266525083
• ISBN 13: 9780266525080
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 183