This textbook provides a systematic introduction to ophthalmology, beginning with the anatomy of the eye and the physiology of vision, followed by methods of examining visual functions and the patient. It covers ocular refraction and accommodation, the selection of spectacles, the organisation and equipment of ophthalmological facilities, preoperative and postoperative care, and general and local methods of treating eye diseases. The early chapters establish the anatomical, physiological and clinical foundations needed for understanding disorders of the eye and their diagnosis and treatment.
The greater part of the book is devoted to diseases and injuries of the eye. It discusses disorders of the eyelids and lacrimal apparatus, conjunctiva, trachoma, cornea and sclera, uveal tract, lens and vitreous body, as well as glaucoma and diseases of the retina and optic nerve. It concludes with diseases of the eye muscles and orbit and with mechanical, thermal and chemical eye injuries, including their prevention. Overall, the book presents ophthalmology as an integrated field linking ocular anatomy and visual function with clinical examination, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
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CONTENTS
Introduction
- OUTLINE OF THE ANATOMY OF THE ORGAN OF VISION
Protective Structures
The Eyeball
Muscles of the Eye - THE VISUAL FUNCTIONS AND METHODS OF EXAMINATION
Central Vision and Visual Acuity
Colour Vision
Peripheral Vision and Field of Vision
Photoreception
Binocular Vision - REFRACTION AND ACCOMMODATION
Ocular Refraction
Optic Lenses
Accommodation
Picture of Refraction Anomalies
Selection of Spectacles - LAYOUT AND EQUIPMENT OF THE OPHTHALMOLOGIST’S OFFICE OF AN OUT-PATIENT CENTRE AND THE EYE DEPARTMENT OF A HOSPITAL
The Ophthalmologist’s Office
Layout and Equipment of the Eye Hospital
Preoperative Treatment
Surgery and Postoperative Care - EXAMINATION OF THE PATIENT
History Taking
Examination of the Eyelids, Conjunctiva, Cornea, and Iris
Ophthalmoscopy
Determination of the Intra-Ocular Tension - METHODS OF TREATING EYE DISEASES
General Therapy
Physiotherapy, X-ray and Radiotherapy
Local Therapy
Astringent and Caustic Drugs
Antiseptic Drugs
Resolvents and Irritants
Anaesthetics
Mydriatics and Miotics
Corticosteroids
Dressings - DISEASES OF THE EYELIDS AND LACRIMAL APPARATUS
Diseases of the Eyelids
Diseases of the Skin of the Eyelids
Diseases of the Margins of the Eyelids
Changes in the Position and Movements of the Eyelids
Diseases of the Lacrimal Apparatus
The Lacrimal Passages and Their Diseases
Inflammation of the Lacrimal Sac - DISEASES OF THE CONJUNCTIVA
Conjunctivitis of Exogenous Origin
Acute Conjunctivitis
Inflammation of the Conjunctiva Due to Mechanical, Chemical and Physical Factors
Conjunctivitis of Endogenous Origin
Degenerative Changes of the Conjunctiva - TRACHOMA
The Clinical Picture and Diagnosis of Trachoma
Differential Diagnosis Between Trachoma, Folliculosis and Follicular Conjunctivitis
The Aetiology and Prevalence of Trachoma
Organisation of Trachoma Control
Treatment of Trachoma - DISEASES OF THE CORNEA AND SCLERA
Diseases of the Cornea
Superficial Keratitis
Scrofulous Keratitis
Neurogenous or Neurotrophic Keratitis
Herpetic Keratitis
Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis of Adenoviral Aetiology
Creeping Ulcer of the Cornea
Deep or Interstitial Keratitis
Deep Tuberculous Keratitis
Keratitis of Malarial and Brucellar Aetiology
Diseases of the Sclera - DISEASES OF THE UVEAL TRACT
Iritis
Iridocyclitis
Choroiditis
Endophthalmitis
New Growths of the Uveal Tract - DISEASES OF THE CRYSTALLINE LENS AND THE VITREOUS BODY
Diseases of the Crystalline Lens
Cataract
Diseases of the Vitreous Body - GLAUCOMA
The Clinical Picture and Classification of Glaucoma
Acute Attack of Glaucoma
Diagnosis, Prophylaxis and Treatment of Glaucoma - DISEASES OF THE RETINA AND OPTIC NERVE
Diseases of the Retina
Circulatory Disorders in the Retina
Pathological Changes of the Retina and Retinal Vessels in Certain Systemic Diseases
Pigmentary Degeneration of the Retina
Detachment of the Retina
New Growths of the Retina
Diseases of the Optic Nerve - DISEASES OF THE EYE MUSCLES AND ORBIT
Diseases of the Eye Muscles
Concomitant Strabismus
Paralytic Strabismus
Nystagmus
Diseases of the Orbit
Orbital Periostitis
Orbital Phlegmon
Orbital Tumours - EYE INJURIES
Mechanical Injuries
Thermal and Chemical Burns
Prevention of Eye Injuries
Prescriptions
Index
