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Optics for Ophthalmologists
Vol. 105, No. 5
Books Received
569
cal assistance to ophthalmologists if more spe cific details of treatment (doses, end points of treatment, and the like) were included. An additional chapter describing the systematic workup of patients with unknown types of uveitis would have been useful in this other wise comprehensive book.
Another small book by the author of "Curios ities of the Contact Lens." This one should also be popular. It will be a good source of basic information about contact lens wear for resi dents in ophthalmology. Each of the 30 short chapters has a catchy title and many clear graphs of uniform design.
Books Received
Primary Eye Care in Developing Nations. By Larry Schwab. New York, Oxford University Press, 1987. 203 pages, softcover, index, illus trated. $9.95
Ophthalmology Annual 1988. Edited by Robert D. Reinecke. New York, Raven Press, 1987. 256 pages, index, illustrated. $73
Dr. Reinecke's series of "Annuals" has de veloped into a collection of valuable reviews of small topics. These clear, instructional reviews should have a large readership. There are many ophthalmologists around the world eager to learn what's new in modern eye care. If this volume were translated into Spanish or Chi nese, for example, I expect it would be highly valued.
The Ocular Fundus. Methods of Examination and Typical Findings, ed. 5. By Arno Nover. Translated by Frederick C. Blodi. Stuttgart, Ger many, F. K. Schattauer, 1987. Softcover, 197 pages, index, illustrated. $50
The fifth edition, with minor changes from the fourth edition, is now available in softcover. As before, the fundus pictures are crys tal clear.
Contact Lens Perspectives. By Richard M. Hill. New York, Professional Press Books, 1988. 112 pages, illustrated. $22.50
This is a simple guide to the practical man agement of severe eye disease under difficult conditions. It is aimed at medical assistants and general physicians in remote parts of the world who must get along with limited supplies and the simplest equipment. It is an altogether admirable little book whose very existence and availability should help to prevent a lot of blindness.
Optics for Ophthalmologists. By Alfredo A. Sadun and James D. Brandt. New York, Springer-Verlag New York, Inc., 1987. Softcover, 104 pages, illustrated. $19.95
This clear workbook for ophthalmology resi dents who want to understand ophthalmic op tics is complete with problems to work, multi ple choice questions, and a "crib" sheet.
A Manual of Visual Anatomy and Physiology. By Harry J. Wyatt. New York, Professional Press Books, 1988. Softcover, 218 pages, illustrated. $20
This laboratory manual for students offers a brief overview of the anatomy and physiology of the visual system as seen through the au thor's own "chalk board" diagrams.
Books Received
569
cal assistance to ophthalmologists if more spe cific details of treatment (doses, end points of treatment, and the like) were included. An additional chapter describing the systematic workup of patients with unknown types of uveitis would have been useful in this other wise comprehensive book.
Another small book by the author of "Curios ities of the Contact Lens." This one should also be popular. It will be a good source of basic information about contact lens wear for resi dents in ophthalmology. Each of the 30 short chapters has a catchy title and many clear graphs of uniform design.
Books Received
Primary Eye Care in Developing Nations. By Larry Schwab. New York, Oxford University Press, 1987. 203 pages, softcover, index, illus trated. $9.95
Ophthalmology Annual 1988. Edited by Robert D. Reinecke. New York, Raven Press, 1987. 256 pages, index, illustrated. $73
Dr. Reinecke's series of "Annuals" has de veloped into a collection of valuable reviews of small topics. These clear, instructional reviews should have a large readership. There are many ophthalmologists around the world eager to learn what's new in modern eye care. If this volume were translated into Spanish or Chi nese, for example, I expect it would be highly valued.
The Ocular Fundus. Methods of Examination and Typical Findings, ed. 5. By Arno Nover. Translated by Frederick C. Blodi. Stuttgart, Ger many, F. K. Schattauer, 1987. Softcover, 197 pages, index, illustrated. $50
The fifth edition, with minor changes from the fourth edition, is now available in softcover. As before, the fundus pictures are crys tal clear.
Contact Lens Perspectives. By Richard M. Hill. New York, Professional Press Books, 1988. 112 pages, illustrated. $22.50
This is a simple guide to the practical man agement of severe eye disease under difficult conditions. It is aimed at medical assistants and general physicians in remote parts of the world who must get along with limited supplies and the simplest equipment. It is an altogether admirable little book whose very existence and availability should help to prevent a lot of blindness.
Optics for Ophthalmologists. By Alfredo A. Sadun and James D. Brandt. New York, Springer-Verlag New York, Inc., 1987. Softcover, 104 pages, illustrated. $19.95
This clear workbook for ophthalmology resi dents who want to understand ophthalmic op tics is complete with problems to work, multi ple choice questions, and a "crib" sheet.
A Manual of Visual Anatomy and Physiology. By Harry J. Wyatt. New York, Professional Press Books, 1988. Softcover, 218 pages, illustrated. $20
This laboratory manual for students offers a brief overview of the anatomy and physiology of the visual system as seen through the au thor's own "chalk board" diagrams.