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ABC of Eyes (ABC Series)

ABC of Eyes (ABC Series)
By Peng T. Khaw, Peter Shah, Andrew R. Elkington

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In the three years since the 3rd edition much has changed in the treatment of eye conditions. Glaucoma and macular degeneration, laser treatment compared with surgery, how to deal with refractive errors – all these will be described in detail and illustrated with newly commissioned drawings and photographs.


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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #162794 in Books
  • Published on: 2004-03-24
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 104 pages

Editorial Reviews

American Journal of Ophthalmology
ABC of Eyes,as a clinical primer,is an excellent introduction to ophthalmology...it presents basic ophthalmology with admirable simplicity,authority and clarity

From the Back Cover
Many advances in the treatment of eye conditions have taken place since the third edition of ABC of Eyes was published. This book takes a symptom–based approach to the treatment and diagnosis of eye problems. It has been fully updated with an expanded version of the chapter on refractive errors and sections on glaucoma rewritten. Two new chapters have been added on age–related macular degeneration and the global impact of eye disease.

Chapters include:


  • History and examination

  • Red eye

  • Refractive errors

  • Eyelid, orbital, and lacrimal disorders

  • Injuries to the eye

  • Acute visual disturbance, partial sight, and "blindness"

  • Cataracts

  • Glaucoma

  • Age–related macular degeneration

  • Squint

  • General medical disorders and the eye

  • The eye and the nervous system

  • Global impact of eye disease

This best–selling ABC will be an invaluable resource for anyone who deals with eye problems in primary care or in an emergency department.


Customer Reviews

Excellent for UGs5
This was one of our recommended books for Opthalmology. It's fantastic, explains everything brilliantly. The book is well set out with excellent colour pictures. All in all a great book!

ABC of Eyes5
Book arrived very quickly and in excellent condition. It had good pictures and all the information I required to help me in my new job. I would recommend this book to any one who is starting out in a career in opthalmics.