In the three years since the 3rd edition much has changed in the treatment of eye conditions. Glaucoma and macular degeneration, laser treatment compared with surgery, how to deal with refractive errors - all these will be described in detail and illustrated with newly commissioned drawings and photographs. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and contains the latest information on glaucoma, refractive surgery and the management of patients with visual loss, as well as extensive new colour illustrations