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OverviewA readable introduction to this difficult topic, this textbook provides information on the molecular structures and biochemical events that occur in the eye. With specific clinical examples, basic science is linked to clinical practice and helps students understand this challenging topic. General biochemistry is discussed in each chapter. Many examples of biochemical pathology and disease processes, such as age-related cataract formation and ocular diabetes, are described. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David R. WhikehartPublisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd Edition: 2nd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.785kg ISBN: 9780750671521ISBN 10: 0750671521 Pages: 512 Publication Date: 05 September 2000 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock ![]() Table of ContentsChapter 1 Water and Ocular Fluids: Physical Chemistry of Ocular Fluids Chapter 2 Proteins: Essential Components of the Eye Chapter 3 Enzymes: Ocular Catalysts Chapter 4 Carbohydrates Chapter 5 Lipids Chapter 6 Hormones Chapter 7 Nucleic Acids Chapter 8 Neurotransmitters and Neurotransmission Chapter 9 Immunochemistry Chapter 10 Biochemistry PathwaysReviewsMy impression of this book was very positive. It is well illustrated, easy to read and understandable. I recommend the book to all students of this area, confident that it will give them a solid grounding in the basics, along with some specifics of occular biochemistry<i>Clinical and Experimental Optometry, November 2004<i> My impression of this book was very positive. It is well illustrated, easy to read and understandable. I recommend the book to all students of this area, confident that it will give them a solid grounding in the basics, along with some specifics of occular biochemistry<br> Clinical and Experimental Optometry, November 2004 Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |