Until a few years ago, eye banks were only considered as centres for collecting and processing units of human donor eyes. However, eye banks in recent years have changed the process of current corneal transplantation. Although the very first corneal transplantation was conceptualised in the late 18th century, it has taken a century to develop methods and understand the role of human corneas in general. This book gives an insight of worldwide associations and their standard regulations in terms of corneal donations, processes and transplantations. The associations mainly include: Eye Bank Association of America, European Eye Bank Association and Eye Bank Association of Australia and New Zealand. This book also refers to some of the early stages of eye banking and current methods of preservation, including cold and organ culture storage. The current eye banking scenario is changing dramatically in terms of tissue processing. Once, tissues were only collected, stored and shipped for transplantation to the surgeons. Now eye banks have advanced in developing techniques in collaboration with surgeons to introduce more reliable methods of transplantation. This includes standardisation of methods such as DSAEK, UT-DSAEK, pre-loaded grafts and DMEK. Furthermore, this compilation describes different techniques of lamellar keratoplasty, such as anterior and posterior lamellar keratoplasties. Retrieving, storing, processing and transplantation of such lenticules are also discussed in this book. Posterior lamellar graft preparation for selective surgeries like DSAEK and Ultra-Thin DSAEK has been included with relevant clinical approaches. DMEK, which is currently taking corneal transplantation to a different level, has been reported with various graft preparation techniques. The role of eye banks in general for such preparation method is also examined. Additionally, the importance of microbiology in day to day care in the field of corneal transplantation and eye banks exists as a topic within these pages. Eye banks are playing a major role and changing the face of corneal transplantation in terms of new research; whether it be graft preparation for surgeries, preservation, surgical tools, ready-to-use tissues or studying cornea in details using available research tissues, these methods are advancing the field. Eye banks play a major role in tissue selection and correct processing methods. Surgeons are provided with a validated tissue so it makes easier for them to follow the transplantation. Therefore, this book highlights the new concepts in the eye banking field with regards to the standards, regulations, retrieval, preservation and transplantation methods. All of these continue to help aid in the research and development of surgical processes and devices.

Written by authors from one of Asia's premier ophthalmology institutes the purpose of this atlas is to provide ophthalmologists and other physicians concerned with eye diseases with a carefully selected collection of quality illustrations that review the spectrum of diseases commonly seen in Neuro-ophthalmic practice.

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a human disease characterised by loss of photoreceptor cells, especially rods, leading to visual disturbance and eventually blindness. Effective treatments for controlling RP remain unavailable. Infectious keratitis is a visual threatening eye condition of the cornea that can cause severe visual loss if not appropriately managed in a timely manner. Only 50% of the eyes will enjoy good visual recovery if antibiotic treatment is delayed. Causative pathogens include bacteria, virus, fungus, protozoa and parasites. A number of risk factors have been identified for microbial keratitis, including contact lens wear, recent ocular surgery or ocular trauma, ocular surface disease, dry eyes, eyelid deformities, corneal sensation impairment, chronic use of topical steroids and immunocompromised states. This book discusses the prevalence, symptoms and treatment options of eye disorders.

Optical Coherence Tomography is an imaging technique which produces 3D images of the tissues of the eye. The Clinical Guide to Angio-OCT: Non Invasive, Dyeless OCT Angiography presents the principles of Angio-OCT, discusses its clinical possibilities and demonstrates its clinical utility to the everyday OCT user. Divided into eleven chapters, this book covers every aspect of OCT, from new terminology in the field to clinical applications, and a discussion on future ultrahigh speed swept-source OCT Technology, bringing this text firmly up to date. The Clinical Guide to Angio-OCT: Non Invasive, Dyeless OCT Angiography will develop interest in using Angio-OCT in normal clinical work, show the practical clinical utility of this modality in everyday ophthalmology, and help ophthalmologists and technicians to understand this new technique. Key Points Features discussion on current and future technological and scientific Angio-OCT developments Over 100 images and tables Authored by ophthalmology experts from Italy and the US

This 2nd edition of Orbital Surgery is actually three books in one. It's an overview on orbital diseases, an anatomical atlas, and a surgical atlas. Using a conceptual model, along with more than 800 photographic and hand-drawn illustrations this book provides the reader with a clear description of the factors to consider when deciding on the proper approach to lesions anywhere in and surrounding the orbit.There's also an online site with full text and image bank.
Illustrations by Bruce Stewart. FEATURES:
- Offers a philosophy of approach to the surgical management of diseases of the orbit
- Over 800 illustrations, 600 of which are in full-color
- On-line component includes full text and image bank.
- Takes a decision-making approach to approaching orbital lesions

The book is designed to educate and guide patients interested in artificial vision and retinal implant surgery.

Introducing, the Complete Illustrated, Premier Atlas of Modern Ophthalmology. Without question, the most beautiful book in Eye Care ever to be released. 350 pages of over 600 Full-Color, Large Full Page illustrations covering Normal Eye, Cataracts/IOL's, Glaucoma, Vitreous/Retina/RD/AMD/DR/PVR, Refractive Errors, all Refractive Surgeries, Cornea, Extraocular Conditions, complete Anatomy of the Eye and Orbit. Didactic compilation of the best Clinical and Surgical Eye Artworks of World-Renowned Ophthalmic Artist Stephen F. Gordon - over 35 Years of Eye Care History, Breakthroughs, and Innovations to date. LARGE PRINT EDITION / Color-Tabbed for Quick Reference. Perfect for Exam Room consultations, Medical Schools/Libraries, Patient Education, Staff Education/Training, surgical planning reference, Optical Dispensary, Home, Office, Conference, Waiting and Dilating Rooms. Ultimate gift for colleagues, staff, all eye care professionals, or anyone with an interest in the Human Eye.

The book was written to educate and guide patients wishing to learn about retinal and optic nerve stem cell surgery.

Clinical Optics and Refraction contains 313 multiple choice questions and short answers mostly referenced by current versions of the Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC) book series by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) in testing the current knowledge of the residents in optics and refraction. The book's clinical slant makes optics relevant to clinical practice and the answers reinforce the imperative points. The book's target audience are those planning to sit for different styles of postgraduate exams; from the American Board of Ophthalmology examinations or the OKAP, the British style examinations such as the MRCS and FRCS examinations as well as various formats of ICO assessments up to the final stage, FICO.

Diagnostic Ophthalmology is a reference textbook that provides vital information about the 280+ most common diagnoses encountered in an ophthalmologic practice. Using the pioneered Amirsys bulleted format, the textbook presents the information you need to know in a clear, concise manner that maximizes efficiency. Each chapter distills trenchant information to the essentials, containing a highlighted key facts box that summarizes the major points of the chapter, plus detailed sections on terminology, etiology/pathogenesis, clinical issues, and management. All of the important differential diagnoses and treatment options follow so the practicing clinical ophthalmologist can find the information in the same place every time. Perhaps the most important aspect of this book is that it contains high-quality color images for every diagnosis, such as slit-lamp exam, fundus photography, ophthalmic diagnostic pictures, pathologic findings, correlative radiographic images, and richly colored graphics, all of which are fully annotated to reinforce the most important diagnostic findings. Ophthalmology is a visual specialty and images are vital. Whether you are learning for the first time or using the book as a rapid reference, this book is a valuable resource. Features: published by Amirsys, a globally recognized medical information publisher. It is heavily illustrated along with hundreds of annotated images. It is bulleted, easy-scan, and succinct text puts the most pertinent information at your fingertips. It comes with Amirsys eBook Advantage[trademark], an online eBook featuring expanded content, additional eBook images, and fully searchable text.

Do you have a cataract? A family member with macular degeneration? How about pink eye? Did your doctor prescribe a mysterious bottle of eye drops ... but you don't what they are for?

This book explains everything

Dr. Timothy Root has written a layman's explanation for every eye problem you might encounter over your lifetime. No longer do you need to trudge through life in ocular ignorance. As an eyeball connoisseur, you'll astound your lover, make new friends, and turn your enemies green with envy.

Take this book home today ... your eyes will thank you.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Root is a native Floridian from Ormond Beach. He began illustrating while at Yale University and designed cartoons for trade magazines while attending Columbia Medical School in New York.

A prolific writer and lecturer, his online textbooks attract over a million visitors a year, and his video eye lectures have been viewed over two million times on YouTube. He is frequently invited to speak at medical schools around the world.

Dr. Root practices ophthalmology in the greater Daytona Beach area. His spare time is dictated by a wife, dog, and an active 5-year-old boy.

In this book, we examine the current techniques of refractive surgery, and lesser-known areas, and we describe some of the newer techniques. Our intention is to reinforce our understanding of the basic areas of LASEK, LASIK, dry eye, topography and aberrations. We have added new and controversial areas of research such as refractive surgery to patients with strabismus and paediatric refractive surgery and have highlighted the current understanding of ectasia and its management. Although refractive surgery is popular with up to a 20 year follow up, little is known about the risk of recurring refractive errors. We discuss this in detail and give our own follow-up outcomes. Many regard the frontier as presbyopia, but as it is a moving target, we still lack the information to decide whether the future will be cornea or lens. We discuss the current corneal techniques such as Inlays and Supracor, their advantages and disadvantages. Our target readers are ophthalmologists in training as well as those who practice refractive surgery.

2013 Reprint of 1950 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. American writer Faber Birren devoted his life to color and it's effects on human life. After writing around 25 texts on the topic, it would be safe to say his work is considered highly among color experts and psychologists around the world. Birren's work has a strong focus on linking how humans perceive colors to how it makes them react. He writes, "Good smelling colors are pink, lilac, orchid, cool green, aqua blue." Birren explores the work of several physicians, scientists and doctors, mainly the German psychoanalyst and physician Felix Deutsch, whose findings throw important light not only on medical practice with references to color but on the whole psychology of color. Birren states that if a person prefers warmer colors such as hues of red and oranges, they are likely to me more aware of their social environment. He labels these as "warm color dominant subjects." On the other hand, those preferring cooler colous such as blues and greens, are categorized generally as "cold color dominant subjects" and are recognized as finding it challenging to adapt themselves to new environments and situations." By splitting people into separate categories, based on their color preferences, Birren finds himself able to establish a greater understanding of their personalities and characteristics. One experiment Birren explores in his text, courtesy of Kurt Goldstein, involves a subject standing before a black wall with his eyes shut and arms outstretched to touch the wall in front. When the subject is influenced by a warm color such as the color red, his arms deviate away from each other, whereas when under the influence of a cooler colour such as green or blue, even though the reaction is a subtle one, the subject will move his arms closer together. I find this experiment, simple as it is, to be fascinating in highlighting the strong effects colors have on our minds and bodies. As well as distinguishing the differences in peoples' character through his use of color psychology, Birren also touches on the effects colors can have on the mentally ill. This section was the most interesting and involved a series of complex experiments such as discovering which neurological disorders were linked to which colors. Courtesy of the work by Hans Huber, it was proven that patients suffering manic tendencies preferred the color red, a symbol of blood and anger. Hysterical patients were more sensitive to green, "perhaps as an escape," the color linked to paranoid subjects was found to be brown and schizophrenics are sensitive to yellow. Birren states that persons troubled with "nervous (neurotic) and mental (psychotic) disturbances are greatly affected by color and are responsive to it." Therefore color becomes much more significant to them, and affects them in a completely different way than those without such neurological disturbances. Chapter 12 "Neurotics and Psychotics" is the most compelling in the text as it relates to my dissertation topic. After struggling to find texts specific to my research subject, this text and its contents came as a welcomed discovery and I will be referring to Birren's work throughout my further research.

In the ever-changing field of vitreo-retinal surgery, the factor that may best distinguish a great surgeon from a good one is the ability to avoid and manage complications. Within the pages of "Complications of Vitreo-Retinal Surgery," readers will discover the practical information ophthalmic surgeons need to address a wide range of intra- and postoperative complications associated with vitreo-retinal surgery. The text addresses a broad range of complications, occurring in both established and emerging surgical techniques.Each potential complication is analyzed in detail, including information on pathogenesis and risk factors. Chapters are organized by potential complication, with each addressed by a single contributing author as if he/she is the surgeon on the case. While created specifically for vitreo-retinal surgeons, this book will provide useful information for other members of the surgical team as well as for general ophthalmologists, residents, and optometrists who see patients before and after vitreo-retinal procedures. This handy reference delivers...
- Detailed coverage addresses specific complications related to scleral buckling, pneumatic retinopexy, and 20-, 23-, and 25-gauge vitrectomy
- Expert contributors offer advice on avoidance and management of each complication, and offer guideposts for projected clinical outcomes.
- Bulleted points deliver clinical pearls on the prevention and management of specific complications.
- Real-world clinical scenarios provide practical, stepwise guidance in the management of each issue.

Imagine easily reading menus by candlelight and impressing your friends by doing so with your own healthy eyes, free from crutches. Or imagine no longer peering over glasses to see people across the room. Won't that be nice? If these thoughts appeal to you, this book is for you Whether your age is 46-ish or 86+, and even if you are only six and just learning to read, this book can be a valuable tool for helping you get past your reading challenges. The methods outlined in this book are simple, easy to learn and just as easy to apply. It does take some time and persistence, but the rewards are huge - a return to natural clear vision, healthier eyes, and easy, glasses-free reading. From the foreword by Ray Gottlieb, O.D., Ph.D.: "I'm pleased to see that Esther Joy van der Werf has written Read Without Glasses at Any Age now. Its publication brings a fresh look at Bates' work at a time when it's really needed. Her book gets straight to the point. It is free of fluff and true to Bates' approach and includes plenty of his original writing about his own and his patients' experiences of learning to see small print without artificial aids. Esther's little book takes just an hour or two to read but success comes by learning, doing and staying with the process until it becomes part of who you are, all day, every day for the rest of your life."

Thank God I'm a Sucker is an autobiographical account of an eye surgeon, demonstrating through his own personal battles the conflicts between the ancient arts of healing of the East and the Western system of Medicine. He explores the power of the mind on the human body and the impact this has on the genes. In the early chapters he explains the current scientific thinking about age-related disorders and their management, while developing his own ideas of how the placebo effect and personal belief systems work, quoting extensively from scientific journals and ancient vedas. He then proposes a new theory of human evolution, contradicting Charles Darwin and coining novel terms like "Ipsicura" and "Concion". In the last chapter he gives convincing arguments against Atheists like Richard Dawkins to force his reader to think as to why a firm belief in "God" could in fact be an evolutionary stable strategy for the human race.

En un viaje por la historia de la ciencia, encontramos en cada etapa de la humanidad y en cada region geografica la evolucion del concepto anatomico y fisiologico del globo ocular. La historia anatomica del globo ocular, es una recopilacion de esquemas, (del dominio publico, revisados y autorizados para su publicacion por la empresa editorial palibrio ) que nos muestra el concepto de los anatomistas, desde la antiguedad hasta nuestros dias. Primero fue el esquema simple, despues el dibujo artistico, mas tarde la tecnica de la microfotografia post mortem, llegando en nuestra epoca al estudio de los tejidos in vivo y dinamico . con equipos de diagnostico y tratamiento de un poder de resolucion que tienen a la micra y al femtosegundo como limite en distancia y en tiempo, con estos instrumentos pronto tendremos nueva informacion, para reconsiderar los conceptos hasta ahora vigentes. In a journey through the history of science, we find in each stage of humankind and in each geographical region, the evolution of the anatomical and physiological concept of the eye globe. The anatomic history of the eye globe is a collection of drawings (of public domain, reviewed and authorized to be published by Palibrio Publishing ) that shows us the concepts of anatomists, from old ages until today. First, it was the simple sketching, then the artistic drawing, later the post mortem micro-photography technique, until we got now the in vivo and dynamic study of tissues. The current diagnostic and treatment equipment with a resolution power that has micron and femtosecond as limits in distance and time, we will soon have new information to reconsider concepts that we believed true until now.