ISBN: 9781332927159 - defects of sight: their nature, causes, prevention, and general management (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

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

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

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Opening with the critical role of sight in our daily activities and its dependency on the health of the eyes, this book introduces the anatomy and physiology of the eye to provide a base for understanding defects of sight and categorizes them into three groups: those due to derangement of the dioptric apparatus of the eyes, those originating from the optic nervous apparatus, and those arising from loss of correspondence of the two eyeballs. The author then delves into the various kinds of cataracts, including hard or common lenticular cataract, soft or common lenticular cataract of younger individuals, congenital cataracts, and false cataracts. With attention to detail, the author examines the causes of cataract formation, from inherited predisposition and physical injury to the eye to complications due to other health conditions. Insights into the history and relative success rates of different surgical options for cataract removal are provided, including couching, depression, reclination, linear extraction, modified linear extraction, flap extraction, and discission. The author also emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of cataracts to prevent permanent vision loss. Grounded in the latest medical knowledge, this book explores the complexities of cataracts and offers practical advice for managing this common condition. 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.…