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Author:   Simon E. Skalicky
Publisher:   Springer Verlag, Singapore
Imprint:   Springer Verlag, Singapore
Edition:   1st ed. 2016
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.911kg
ISBN:  

9789812878458

ISBN 10:   9812878459
Pages:   366
Publication Date:   20 November 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Section I. The Anterior Eye                                                                                                            1. Protective Mechanisms of the Eye and Eyelids 2.The Ocular Surface 3.The Cornea and Sclera 4.The Lens and Accommodation 5.The Ciliary Body, Aqueous Fluid Formation and Drainage 6.The Iris and Pupil Section II. The Posterior Eye 7. The Vitreous 8. The Retina 9. The Retinal Pigment Epithelium 10.Visual Electrophysiology 11. Ocular Circulation Section III. The Visual Pathway 12. The Optic Nerve 13. The Lateral Geniculate Nucleus 14. The Primary Visual Cortex 15. The Extrastriate Cortex Section IV. Control of Ocular Movements 16. The Extraocular Muscles 17. Movements of the Eye 18. Neural Control of Eye Movements Section V. Visual Perception 19. Visual Acuity 20. Contrast Sensitivity 21. Luminance Range for Vision 22.Temporal Properties of Vision 23. The Visual Field 24. Colour Vision 25. Binocular Single Vision and Stereopsis

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Dr. Simon Skalicky is an academic ophthalmologist, a senior lecturer at the University of Sydney where he is also the course co-ordinator for the ophthalmic physiology course of the Masters of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) program. He has a background in lecturing and teaching ophthalmic and visual physiology as well as developing the curriculum, setting coursework and marking essays and exam questions for the students. In addition to his work in Clinical Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Physiology, Dr. Simon is a clinical scientist with a special interest in visual perception and its influence on quality of life for patients with ophthalmic diseases, especially glaucoma. 

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