Clinical Anatomy of the Eye has proved to be a very popular textbook for ophthalmologists and optometrists in training all over the world. The objective of the book is to provide the reader with the basic knowledge of anatomy necessary to practice ophthalmology. It is recognised that this medical speciality requires a detailed knowledge of the eyeball and the surrounding structures. The specialist's knowledge should include not only gross anatomic features and their development, but also the microscopic anatomy of the eyeball and the ocular appendages. The nerve and blood supply to the

Table of Contents

Preface;. 1. Development of the eye and the ocular appendages;. 2. An overview of the anatomy of the skull;. 3. The orbital cavity;. 4. The paranasal sinuses;. 5. The ocular appendages;. 6. The eyeball;. 7. The anatomy of the eyeball as seen with the ophthalmoscope, slit lamp, and gonioscope;. 8. Movements of the eyeball and the extrocular muscles;. 9. The orbital blood vessels;. 10. Cranial nerves part I: Those nerves directly associated with the eye and orbit;. 11. Cranial nerves part II: Those nerves not directly associated with the eye and orbit;. 12. The autonomic nervous system;. 13. The visual pathway;. Index

About the Author

Richard S Snell, MD, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Anatomy, The George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington D.C. Michael A Lemp, MD, Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Georgetown University Medical Center, President, University of Ophthalmic Consultants of Washington, Washington D.C.

Reviews

"The most stunning aspect of this book is that the authors serve the needs of all levels of expertise...this format greatly aids the clinician...and guides the beginner..." American Journal of Ophthalmology on the first edition