By

Zia Chaudhuri MS DNB MNAMS FRCS Glasg, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Hospitals, Guru Nanak Eye Center, New Delhi, India
Murugesan Vanathi MD, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Dr Rajendra Prasad Center for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

This is excellent textbook for postgraduates in ophthalmology, which will definitely serve the academic needs of not only the residents and fellows, but will also benefit practicing ophthalmologists as a reference guide. The text is drafted into 22 well written sections beginning with a perspective on blindness, as to why and how one needs to study ophthalmology and what are the areas of priority. Most sections are edited by the specialists, some of them leaders in their respective fields. The contributions of much renowned and distinguished group of experts in each field of ophthalmology and have come out with this excellent, unique ophthalmic text. The inclusion of material on the much needed awareness of the medical profession on medicolegal aspects of specialties like trauma, which can otherwise be a serious handicap is of great relevance. Ophthalmology postgraduates and practitioners need to be well grounded in surgical asepsis, as well as prevention and basic management of postoperative endophthalmitis to be able to practise the specialty with confidence and safety. Developments in ophthalmology at the level of both basic sciences as well as disease management strategies, the reader not only needs an update on the latest in management, but also an understanding of the fundamental pathological mechanisms, on which future management, particularly pharmacotherapy, is likely to be based. Each section is well conceptualized covering all aspects, namely basic techniques, investigative modules, and management methodologies inclusive of recent advances in all arenas. Ophthalmology residents and fellows have for long-felt the need for an handy ready-reference text that fulfills the necessities of subspecialty practice as well. The book fills in as a helpful guide to all ophthalmology students, residents, practitioners and teachers.