Title: Eye in history /
Authors: Goes, Frank Joseph.
Publisher: Jaypee Brothers,
Year: 2013
Subjects: Eye History.; Eye
Abstract: Beginning with an introduction to anatomy and discussion on different disorders, the authors also review eye diseases of famous historical people and perception differences between men and women. The final sections discuss eye surgery and future technologies including the bionic eye, nanotechnology and gene therapy. Edited by Frank Joseph Goes of the Goes Eye Centre in Belgium, this multi-authored book has contributions from specialists throughout Europe, as well as the USA. 830 full colour images and illustrations assist comprehension. Key points: Comprehensive guide to structure and function of the eye, ocular disorders and treatment. Includes sections on eye diseases of famous historical people, the art of painting and perception.
Contents: Section 1: Descriptive -- Section 2: The history -- Section 3: Biometry of the eye -- Section 4: Varied eyes -- Section 5: Blindness -- Section 6: The art of painting and the eye -- Section 7: Eye diseases -- Section 8: Major important steps by a single person in the improvement of the function of the eye -- Section 9: Eye surgery -- Section 10: The future.