Encyclopedia of the Eye

Author: D’Amore, Patricia

Edition: 2

ISBN: 9780443138201

Release Date: 23-07-2025

Languages: English

Binding: hardcover

Number Of Pages: 2738

Details: Encyclopedia of the Eye, Second Edition, Four Volume Set is an important resource for all visual scientists, ophthalmologists, and optometrists, as well as researchers in immunology, infectious disease, cell biology, neurobiology, and related disciplines. This four-volume reference is unique in its coverage of information on all tissues important for vision, including the retina, cornea, and lens. The book also covers the physiological and pathophysiologic processes that affect all eye tissues. Each chapter addresses one specific structure or process, reviews basic concepts, cross-references other chapters within the Encyclopedia, and provides citations of relevant primary publications.

It is an invaluable resource for undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, medical students, and residents seeking an introduction to an area of eye research. It will be particularly useful for visual scientists and practitioners who are investigating a new area, seeking deeper understanding of important research articles in fields adjacent to their own, and/or reviewing a grant or manuscript outside their immediate area of expertise. Presents comprehensive information for each structure, including biology, physiology, pathology, and therapeutics Written by leading experts, providing an introduction into the major features of the eye along with current research Includes an MRW Template, ensuring uniform content throughout