This is the most established masterwork that provides the best answers to every question that arise in the mind of a student of ophthalmology. An updated textbook describes the rapid developments and advancements in the ophthalmic sciences. It gives a thorough knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology which is essential for a proper understanding of ophthalmology. The readers would find the description on examination of the eye extremely informative and interesting. It incorporates the routine and advanced clinical methods with diagnostic techniques in ophthalmology and ocular therapeutics. Covers common diseases of the eye in details and their salient features are highlighted with illustrations in colour as well black and white. Explains the significance of preventive approach instead of resorting to curative line of action. Provides information on new entities, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic and surgical modalities of treatment of eye diseases. It is an accurate, consistent, comprehensive book. 1. Anatomy of trhe Eyeball, 2. Physiologyof the Eye, 3. Neurology of Vision, 4. Elementary Optics, 5. Physiological Optics, 6. Errors of Refraction, 7. Determination of the Refraction, 8. Accomodation and its Anomalies, 9. Examination of the Eye, 10. Ocular Therapeutics, 11. Diseases of the Conjunctiva, 12. Diseases of the Cornea, 13. Diseases of the Sclera, 14. Diseases of the Uveal Tract, 15. Glaucoma, 16. Diseases of the Lens, 17. Diseases of the Vitreous, 18. Diseases of the Retina, 19. Diseases of the Optic Nerve, 20. Lesions of the Visual Pathway, 21. Intraocular Tumors, 22. Injury of the Eye, 23. Disorders of Ocular Motility: Strabismus, 24. Diseases of the Lids, 25. Diseases of the Lacrimal Apparatus, 26. Diseases of the Orbit, 27. Operation upon the Eyeball and its Adnexa, 28. Ocular Manifestations of Diseaes of the Central Nervous System, 29. Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disorders, 30. Community Ophthalmology.