The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye covering the iris and the pupil, allowing light to enter and covering two thirds of the eye's focusing tasks.

This two volume set is a comprehensive guide to the latest research and techniques for the cornea. Beginning with basic science, examination techniques and epidemiology, the following chapters discuss the diagnosis and the medical and surgical treatment of numerous different conditions and diseases that may affect the cornea.

Written by an extensive international editor and author team, this manual features more than 1300 full colour clinical and histopathological images, as well as a DVD demonstrating a multitude of surgical techniques described in the book.

Key points

Comprehensive two volume set describing diagnosis and treatment of numerous corneal disorders
Features more than 1300 colour images and illustrations
Includes a DVD demonstrating surgical techniques and procedures
Extensive international author and editor team

Volume 1
h Part One: Fundamentals
o Section 1: Basic Science
o Section 2: Examination & Evaluation Techniques
o Section 3: Epidemiology Of Cornea & External Diseases
h Part Two: Clinical Topics
o Section 4: Infectious Diseases
o Section 5: Immunologic Disease
o Section 6: Ocular Surface Disease
o Section 8: Metabolic & Congenital Disease
o Section 9: Conjunctival Corneal Dysplasia & Malignacy
o Section 10: Trauma
o Section 11: Corneal Dystrophies & Degenerations
o Section 12: Corneal & Conjunctival Manifestations of Dietary Deficiencies
o Section 13: Contact Lenses
o Section 14: Emerging Innovation
Volume 2
h Part Three: Cornea Surgery
o Section 15: Corneal, Scleral & Conjunctival Surgery Supportive & Protective
o Section 16: Ocular Surface Rehabilitation
o Section 17: Femtosecond Laser Applications in Anterior Segment Surgery
h Appendix
o Corneal Instrumentation
o Surgical Procedure Guidelines