Vision and Vision-Testing: With Practical Tests (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

A. St. Clair Buxton

9780484401326: Vision and Vision-Testing: With Practical Tests (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484401327 ISBN 13: 9780484401326

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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See how the eye works like a camera—and how that understanding helps you see clearly

This practical guide compares the eye to a camera, explaining how light forms pictures on the retina and how the brain reads them. It then dives into the anatomy and optics of the eye, showing how muscles, lenses, and light work together to create vision. Clear diagrams and plain language make complex ideas feel approachable, with a steady focus on real-world understanding.

The book also explains common vision issues, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia, and astigmatism, and shows how these conditions are corrected with lenses. It covers how vision changes with age and what tests can reveal about how well you see. Practical tests and explanations are included to help readers grasp the basics of testing vision and the kind of information these tests provide.

How the eye mirrors a camera, including the roles of the lens, iris, retina, and optic nerve
Movement, structure, and function of the six eye muscles
Common errors of refraction and how glasses adjust focus
How aging affects vision and what presbyopia means for near work

Ideal for readers seeking a straightforward, illustrated introduction to vision, eye anatomy, and practical eye testing.
Vision and Vision-Testing is a solid reference for anyone curious about how sight works, from general readers to students and professionals in related fields.

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