Guide to the Practical Study of Diseases of the Eye: With an Outline of Their Medical and Operative Treatment (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Dixon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331069482 ISBN 13: 9780331069488

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A concise, practical guide for studying eye diseases and their treatments.

It emphasizes learning through careful observation of outward eye phenomena and real patient cases, helping readers recognize subtle changes across health and disease. The book aims to teach diagnostic skills, clinical reasoning, and the practical steps of treatment, drawn from years of hospital experience.

What you’ll experience

• Clear explanations of how to examine the conjunctiva, cornea, lens, and other eye structures, using practical methods.
• Gentle guidance on interpreting signs of common conditions and the effect of age on the lens and vision.
• Hands-on discussion of instruments and techniques, including the use of observation tools to assess the eye.
• A collection of cases and practical notes that illustrate diagnosis, treatment choices, and surgical considerations.
• Learn the historical and clinical context behind ophthalmic practices, including the limits of some tests and how to apply general treatment rules.
• Ideal for students, residents, and practicing ophthalmologists seeking a solid, historically informed reference.

Ideal for readers of ophthalmology who want a clear, procedural approach to eye diseases and their care.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331069482
• ISBN 13: 9780331069488
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 432