The book ‘Parsons diseases of the eye' is considered as a standard textbook for ophthalmology. It is loaded with surgical techniques and latest advancements in opthalmology.
It is very useful for students during undergraduate, postgraduate and other competitive exams. It is also contains many clinical pictures, X - ray photographs and diagrams for better understanding of the subject.
In latest editions, comparative tabular columns and flowcharts are added. Parsons diseases of the eye book also has details about ophthalmic instruments and their practical usage. Chapter outline and its learning objectives are provided in the starting of every chapter.
The first edition of ‘Parsons diseases of the eye' book was published in 1907. Till now,it is considered as one of the best book for ophthalmology. The latest edition of this book is 23rd edition published in 2020.
The 23rd edition is updated with changes in disease causation, practical contents and recent advances.
Contents of the book:
Cover image
Title page
Copyright
Preface to the 23rd edition
Preface to the 22nd edition
Acknowledgments
Reviewers
Section 1: Anatomy and Physiology of the eye and Visual pathway
- Anatomy of eye
- Physiology of eye
- Physiology of vision
- Neurology of vision
Section 2: Optics and refraction
- Elementary optics
- Refractive errors
Section 3: Clinical case examination and its treatment
- History taking and interpretation of symptoms of a disease
- clinical examination
- clinical investigation
- Ocular therapeutics and lasers
Section 4: Diseases of the eye
- Diseases of Conjunctiva
- Diseases of cornea
- Diseases of sclera
- Diseases of uveal tract
- Diseases of lens
- Glucoma
- Diseases of retina and Vitreous
- Diseases of optic nerve
- Intraocular tumours
Section 5: Eye movements and their disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology of the motor mechanism of the eye
- Squint
- Paralytic squint
Section 6: Diseases of Adnexa
- Diseases of eyelids
- Diseases of lacrimal apparatus
- Diseases of orbit
Section 7: Systemic Ophthalmology
- Diseases of nervous system with ocular manifestations
- Ocular manifestations of systemic disorders
Section 8: Ophthalmic injuries
- Eye injuries
- Nontraumatic eye emergencies
Section 9: Preventive Ophthalmology
- Genetics in ophthalmology
- Community ophthalmology
Section 10: Ophthalmic instruments and their usage:
- Dark room procedures
- Surgical instruments
Appendix 1: local anaesthesia in ophthalmology
Appendix 2: Radiology illustrations
Appendix 3: Case studies
Index
Editors:
Ranjit Digits,MD,DipNB,FRCOphth,FRCSEd
Radhika Tandon,MD,DipNB, FRCOphth,FRCSEd(gold medalist)
Reviewers:
Abadan Khan Amitava, MBBS,MS
B Zaibunissa, MBBS,DO,MS
Bhavana Sharma, MBBS,MS
Sunita Sethu, MBBS,MS
Yogesh Gupta, MBBS,MS
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