This well-known guide to eye surgery in resource poor countries focuses on the
management of common and blinding diseases, notably the surgical treatment of
cataract, glaucoma and the eyelid complications of trachoma. The book describes
simple, cost effective procedures appropriate to low income countries such as
intra-ocular lenses, the use of which has become more widespread since the last
edition. Introductory chapters on basic principles such as theatre equipment and
anaesthesia are followed by chapters devoted to specific procedures such as
cataract surgery, eyelid surgery and enucleation. Also included are chapters on
paediatric surgery and trauma. Thoroughly revised and updated, Eye Surgery in
Hot Climates Fourth Edition continues