In addition, each section devotes a chapter to the pathology of the respective diseases. This well-written book is subdivided into many chapters within each section, with helpful illustrations and numerous photographs. A typical chapter describes a group of specific eye diseases and their pathogenesis, salient clinical features, and natural history. The surgical indications and techniques are reviewed and alternative treatments are discussed. Each chapter reviews the possible surgical complications and the potential for success with the respective surgical procedures.
Most chapters have brief conclusions that are helpful.
While the textbook form is traditional, the information is also duplicated on a CD-ROM, offering greater flexibility and quick and easy reference. It was effortless to navigate the electronic table of contents for areas of interest. The thumbnail format allows quick scanning of each chapter in question for the desired information. Searching for key words with the software is easy, even for a computer novice. Overall, it is very user friendly compared with some other ophthalmic CD-ROMs on the market.