Modern Ophthalmology - the Highlights

From the Best-Selling author Prof. Benjamin F. Boyd, MD, FACS, the one individual who has contributed the most to the teaching of the art and science of ophthalmology in our time in 5 languages, we present his latest title:MODERN OPHTHALMOLOGY: THE HIGHLIGHTSThe Account of a Master Witnessing a 60 Year Epochof Evolution and Progress (1950 2010)The chronicles that Prof. Boyd presents in this Volume is of utmost scientific interest and historical value for every ophthalmologist on earth, regardless of age, geography, cultural background, language and medical training. One of the great merits of this work is because it really represents Prof. Boyd`s personal experience with the most important historical developments of the last 60 years as he saw them happen and his very close relations with the front line personalities of the 20th Century. They have transformed ophthalmology and the quality of life of millions of people. Modern Ophthalmology complies all major subjects such as:Contents - Volume IIChapter 13THE GLAUCOMAS PART IThe Pioneers - Diagnosis and Management of Angle Closure, Open Angle Glaucoma and Pupillary BlockChapter 14THE GLAUCOMAS PART IIThe Key Role of Lasers in Management of GlaucomaThe Increasing Role of the Exfoliation SyndromeChapter 15THE GLAUCOMAS PART IIIPrimary Open Angle GlaucomaChapter 16THE GLAUCOMAS PART IVSurgical Procedures for Open Angle and Chronic Closed-Angle GlaucomasChapter 17THE GLAUCOMAS PART VThe Incisional Surgical ProceduresIndications, Techniques and ManagementChapter 18 THE GLAUCOMAS PART VI The Non-Penetrating Filtering OperationsChapter 19THE GLAUCOMAS PART VIIApoptosis, Neuroprotection and NeuroregenerationChapter 20THE CORNEA PARTS I & IIContact LensesSurfocular Dryness (Dry Eye)Chapter 21THE CORNEA PARTS III & IVEvolution and Advances in Penetrating KeratoplastyEndothelial Transplants, Descemet's Stripping EndothelialKeratoplasty (DSEK), Descement's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK)Chapter 22THE CORNEA PARTS V & VIMolding The Cornea with Intrastromal Annular Segments - Eye BanksChapter 23THE CORNEA PARTS VII & VIIIThe Evolution to LASIK - Femtosecond Laser In Situ KeratomileusisChapter 24THE CORNEA PARTS IX & XThe Quest for SphericityTreatment and Analysis of Astigmatism During the Laser Era