{"product_id":"the-eye-basic-sciences-in-practice-hardback-9780702079931","title":"The Eye; Basic Sciences in Practice (Hardback) 9780702079931","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Eye\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eBasic Sciences in Practice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn V. Forrester (Author), Andrew D. Dick (Author), Paul G McMenamin (Author), Fiona Roberts (Author), Eric Pearlman (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780702079931, Elsevier Health Sciences\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 10 November 2020\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e576 pages, Approx. 660 illustrations (580 in full color)\u003cbr\u003e24 x 19.7 x 3.3 cm, 1.34 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Eye: Basic Sciences in Practice provides highly accessible, one-stop coverage of all the essential basic science required by today’s ophthalmologists and optometrists in training. It is also core reading for those embarking on a career in visual and ophthalmic science, as well as an invaluable, current refresher for the range of practitioners working in this area. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding on previous success, this fifth edition has been fully revised in line with current curricula, key research developments and clinical best practice. It succinctly incorporates critical developments in fast-moving fields related to the eye and vision, including genetics, pharmacology, microbiology, immunology, pathology, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy and imaging. Topical coverage includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMajor advances in the search for new genes underpinning disease in ophthalmology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe emergence of new infections such as Ebola, Zika and COVID-19\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of the gastrointestinal tract as an immune organ and its functional dependence on the microbiome\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey aspects of melanopsin, melatonin and new ways of light sensing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlso, (print purchasers) benefit from access to the complete, fully searchable electronic text, with integrated video and other bonus materials to further explain and expand on key concepts. This combines to make \u003cb\u003eThe Eye\u003c\/b\u003e a more flexible, comprehensive and engaging learning package than ever before. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe only all-embracing textbook of the basic sciences suitable for trainee ophthalmologists, optometrists and vision scientists.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtilising an attractive page design with over 300 colour drawings and 200 photographs this is an attractive and accessible text to learn from.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe text presents in a readable form an account of all the basic sciences necessary for an understanding of the eye – anatomy, embryology, genetics, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, immunology, microbiology and infection and pathology.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnatomy of the eye and orbit. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbryology and early development of the eye and adnexia. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenetics. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiochemistry and cell biology. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysiology of vision and the visual system. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral and ocular pharmacology. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmunology. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrobiology and infection. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePathology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Optometry \/ opticians [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Optometry \/ opticians\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Optometry%20\/%20opticians%20%5BMQR%5D%22\"\u003eMQR\u003c\/a\u003e], Ophthalmology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Ophthalmology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Ophthalmology%20%5BMJQ%5D%22\"\u003eMJQ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Elsevier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648092950808,"sku":"9780702079931","price":72.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780702079931.jpg?v=1694088234","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-eye-basic-sciences-in-practice-hardback-9780702079931","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}