Isbn: 9781332123728 - Elementary Ophthalmic Optics: Including Ophthalmoscopy Retinoscopy (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an in-depth description of the principles of elementary optics, especially as they pertain to ophthalmology. A specialized field of medicine dedicated to the study of the eye, ophthalmology unites scientific and medical principles to understand, diagnose, and treat disorders of the eye. This book aims to provide students with the foundational knowledge necessary to enter this field. The author begins with foundational concepts, such as light and its properties, before delving into more advanced topics like reflection, refraction, and the behavior of light as it passes through various types of lenses. The book is notable for its in-depth exploration of the human eye as an optical system. It demonstrates how the eye is able to focus light by changing the shape of the lens, and how the cornea and lens work together to form images on the retina. The book concludes with a discussion of the latest advances in ophthalmic technology, such as the use of lasers in eye surgery and the development of new types of intraocular lenses. This book is the ideal starting point for anyone looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the optical principles that underpin ophthalmology, and serves as an essential resource for students and practitioners alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…