Eye Diseases in Hot Climates

This book focuses on diseases which are a major cause of blindness in developing countries and the tropics. It is written from a clinical perspective but also emphasizes what can be done in prevention and primary health care. It contains chapters on trachoma and xerophthalmia, both major causes of eye disease and blindness, as well as, chocerciasis and leprosy. Introductory chapters cover anatomy and physiology in the eye, optics and methods of examination and treatment, and common diseases of the eye, including symptoms, signs, causes, management, treatment and prevention.Sandford-Smith, John is the author of 'Eye Diseases in Hot Climates', published 2005 under ISBN 9780750653770 and ISBN 0750653779.