This is a self-assessment book for candidates for postgraduate examina tions in ophthalmology. It covers all of the sciences fundamental to o phthalmology: anatomy (60 multiple choice questions), physiology (93 m ultiple choice questions), pharmacology (36), pathology (33), and micr obiology (42). Questions are grouped according to specialty area, foll owed by True/False Answers that are all supported with concise explana tions. The book can therefore be used for learning as well as practice . The book's most innovative feature is the set of 21 constructed essa y plans, covering the major topics of concern in this field. It is not oriously difficult to provide model answers to essay questions, but he re the authors have developed a new, highly visual approach with the c onsistent use of icons, to provide an at-a-glance understanding.