Description

This concise source for the clinical anatomy of the visual system covers the clinical anatomy of the eye, its adnexa, and the visual pathways in a well-illustrated, well-referenced format. It balances histologic content of the microscopic anatomy with functional aspects of the eye and visual system. Clear illustrations complement the text and provide clinical information on diseases and disorders that represent departures from normal clinical anatomy.Full color illustrations throughout enhance the anatomical and clinical information.The only anatomy text written by an optometrist for optometrists and students – it provides a strong foundation for recognizing and understanding clinical situations, problems, and treatments.Clinical Comment sections have been expanded to include more clinical correlation comments and put knowledge of ocular anatomy into a practice perspective.Clinical appearance of normal structures is now included, with normal photos of the cornea, iris, lens, retina, etc., to show how appearance is directly related to structure.New information on aging changes in ocular tissue and the visual pathway keeps readers current with the expanding field of geriatric care and the changes that occur to normal anatomy.

Reviews

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐I’ve read this book cover to cover a few times, both during school and while studying for boards. I found it to be very well organized and easy to comprehend. This book is an incredibly valuable resource that you can refer to repeatedly throughout optometry school. The chapters are arranged in a systematic way, which makes the book easy to follow. The illustrations are aid in understanding and complement the written content very well. This book is definitely worth investing in.

⭐This text is an excellent course in ocular anatomy for the optometry or ophthalmology student. I used it as an optometry student and it continues to serve me well in clinical practice. Logical, easy to read, and accessible, this text is a great foundation in understanding the eye.

⭐nice book

⭐Great book with very useful diagrams. I used it to prepare for the Optometry Boards Part1. It is not the most detailed but it’s a great start to get a general overview of anatomy and histology.

⭐I needed this book for Ocular Anatomy in my Optometry school. The book was easy to read and good supplement to the course.

⭐Well written . . . worth purchasing! It’s great to have if one needs to learn about ocular physiology and anatomy.

⭐As expected.

⭐Very thorough, excellent histologies and explanations. The clinical corrolates bring the theory to life. Great reference book for upper year optometry students.