Ophthalmology

Progress in the development of surgical implant materials has been hindered by the lack of basic information on the nature of the tissues, organs and systems being repaired or replaced.

During the past two decades, a significant international research effort has been di- rected toward understanding the composition and regulation of the preocular tear film.

Development and Organization of the Retina offers an invaluable survey of contemporary research issues and methods dealing with the retina and retinal projections.

Recent Developments in Graves' Ophthalmopathy offers an overview of the pathogenesis, assessment and management of patients with thyroid-associated eye disease.

From the perspective of the investigator, Graves' disease is a fascinating disorder with unique features and opportunities for study.

Proceedings of the 5th Biannual International Meeting on Angiogenesis: From the Molecular to Integrative Pharmacology, held July 1-7, 1999, in Crete, Greece.

This book derives from a symposium conducted in San Francisco CA, entitled "e;Environmental Design for Optimum Vision in the Elderly"e; that was sponsored by the American Aging Association, October 11-12, 1985.

During the last few years, an explosion of infonnation has come from human genetics and molecular and cell biological studies as to the genetic basis for a number of fonns of inherited retinal degenerations.

In late May and early June 1991, a NATO Advanced Study Institute was held at a hotel in the hilltop village of San Martino al Cimino a few kilometers from the city of Viterbo in the Lazio region of Italy.

During the past decade a significant international research effort has been directed towards understanding the composition and regulation of the preocular tear film.

In 1984, we organized a two-day symposium on retinal degenerations as part of the biennial meeting of the VI International Society for Eye Research, held in Alicante, Spain.

On behalf of the editorial board and the organizing committee of the 4th congress of the International Society of Ocular Toxicology (I SOT), held in AnnecyNeyrier du Lac, France, October 9 -13, 1994, we are pleased to present to the ocular toxicology community this indexed volume of our congress proceedings.

Patients aftlicted with thyroid eye disease or Graves' ophthamopathy (GO) may experience not only pain and visual loss, but also disfigurement.

Since 1984, we have organized satellite symposia on retinal degenerations that are held in conjunction with the biennial International Congress of Eye Research.

During the past several decades, a significant international research effort has been directed towards understanding the composition and regulation of the preocular tear film.

The topics in this volume explore the etiology, cellular mechanisms, epidemiology, genetics, models and potential therapeutic measures for the blinding diseases of retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration.

Daily rhythms are a ubiquitous feature of living systems.

The only book on the market to cover the psychophysics, anatomy, physiology, and clinical deficits of the developing visual system in an accessible format and length.

This book offers surgeons the most up-to-date information related to non-surgical techniques specific to periorbital rejuvenation.

There is a revolution in new glaucoma surgical techniques.

Pathological Myopia is a major cause of severe vision loss worldwide.

The second editon of this popular ultrasound book expands the reader's understanding of the clinical applications of ocular ultrasound through a case study approach.

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Patient specific and disease specific stem cell lines have already introduced groundbreaking advances into the research and practice of ophthalmology.

The hereditary retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa (RP), which affects 1 in 3,500 people worldwide, is the most common cause of registered visual handicap among those of the working age in developed countries.

Photopigments are molecules that react to light and mediate a number of processes and behaviours in animals.

Glaucoma Clinical Care: The Essentials is a pragmatic, slimmer companion volume to the more academically focused text "e;The Glaucoma Book"e; by the same editors.

This text presents current information on retinal and choroidal manifestations of systemic diseases from leading experts in the field.

After diabetic retinopathy, the varieties of retinal vein occlusion constitute the most prevalent category of retinal vascular disease.

This book will contain the proceedings of the XV International Symposium on Retinal Degeneration (RD2012).

Optic Nerve Disorders: Diagnosis and Management, Second Edition, is a thoroughly revised and updated reference, including new information on diagnostic techniques such as genetic testing for hereditary optic neuropathies, new data on toxic/drug-related optic neuropathies and recent data from clinical trial studies.

This book will contain the proceedings of the XIV International Symposium on Retinal Degeneration (RD2010), held July 13-17, 2010, in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada.

Textbook of Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery is a comprehensive reference for the general ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon regarding the explosive new technology in femtosecond laser cataract surgery.

Midfacial Rejuvenation is a comprehensive review of the majority of procedures and options for midfacial aesthetic and corrective surgery.

Smith and Nesi's Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Third Edition has taken the best of the field's classic reference text and expanded upon it, continuing its reputation as the foremost guide to the subspecialty.

Master Techniques in Blepharoplasty and Eyelid Reconstruction is a comprehensive, multi-specialty textbook and surgical atlas on blepharoplasty and eyelid reconstruction, presenting multiple competing and complementary techniques by the leading experts in the field of plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, and oculoplastic surgery.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Diagnosis and Treatment is written by two leading experts from Wills Eye Hospital.

The vitreous body long has been the most mysterious of all ocular structures, owing perhaps to its seeming simplicity.

Clinico-Pathological Atlas of Congenital Fundus Disorders is a concise yet comprehensive text encompassing the salient features of congenital anomalies of the vitreous, retina and choroid with their appropriate pathology.

This text was designed for the physicians, nurses, technical personnel, and staff members of medical facilities using lasers for surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic purposes.

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Noninvasive Diagnostic Techniques in Ophthalmology explores the special noninvasive tools developed to function as diagnostic indicators and to further our understanding of ocular function.

Measurement of visual acuity has been the cornerstone of visual testing since Snellen began quantitating visual acuity using letter optotypes in the 1860s.

Pediatric Neuroophthalmology details the diagnostic criteria, current concepts of pathogenesis, neuroradiological correlates, and clinical management of a large group of neuroophthalmic disorders that present in childhood.

This book has been written for radiologists, ophthalmologists, neurologists, neurosur- geons, plastic surgeons, and others interested in the evaluation of disorders with ophthalmologic signs and symptoms.

It is indeed a pleasure to write a foreword for this spectacular book which represents a landmark in the history of ocular pathology.

The Theory of Binocular Vision is a book about neurological control theory.

The Seventh Symposium on Ocular and Visual Development was held in October, 1982.

The eye has fascinated scientists from the earliest days of biological in- vestigation.