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Given the trends in current warfare, conventional munitions -- esp. fragmentation devices -- will continue to cause a significant percentage of all injuries to our soldiers, & a large number of those casualties will sustain eye injuries. Lasers (used both in current instrumentation & in offensive weapons) also have the potential to cause numerous eye injuries. The preservation of the eye & eyesight is of utmost importance. This book will aid in the early diagnosis & treat. of ocular injuries & prevent unnecessary blindness. Includes lessons learned from the Revol. War to the Persian Gulf War. Military ophthalmologists from the Army, Navy, & AF have shared their expertise in preparing this thorough, up-to-date textbook. Numerous color & b&w photos & illus.Thach, Allen B. is the author of 'Opthalmic Care of the Combat Casualty', published 2006 under ISBN 9781422306826 and ISBN 1422306828.
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