This well-established clinical textbook covers the spectrum of eye disorders but
with a focus on the major preventable and treatable causes of blindness in
developing countries. Written specifically to address the information needs of
doctors, nurses and medical assistants involved in managing eye patients in
tropical and developing nations, the book's practical approach is designed to
support those working with limited specialist supervision and equipment.
Introductory chapters on anatomy and physiology of the eye and clinical skills
are followed by chapters devoted to specific conditions such as xerophthalmia,
onchocerciasis, leprosy and HIV. Also included are chapters on paediatric eye
disease and visual impairment, and a practical guide to