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Retinal Degenerations
Tombran-Tink, Joyce; Barnstable, Colin J.
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Description for Retinal Degenerations
Hardback. Series: Opthalmology Research S. Num Pages: 602 pages. BIC Classification: MJQ. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178. .
For centuries, humans have tried to explain the complex process of vision and find effective treatments for eye diseases. Perhaps the oldest surviving record of ancient ophthalmic practices is the Babylonian code of Hammurabi that over 4000 years ago, mentioned fees for eye surgery—and penalties for unsuccessful operations that led to loss of the eye. Babylonian medicine was controlled by priests who directed the work of skilled surgeons. The earliest records of Egyptian medicine date from almost the same time. The Ebers Papyrus, dating back to more than 3500 years ago is a superbly preserved document in which a section ... Read more
For centuries, humans have tried to explain the complex process of vision and find effective treatments for eye diseases. Perhaps the oldest surviving record of ancient ophthalmic practices is the Babylonian code of Hammurabi that over 4000 years ago, mentioned fees for eye surgery—and penalties for unsuccessful operations that led to loss of the eye. Babylonian medicine was controlled by priests who directed the work of skilled surgeons. The earliest records of Egyptian medicine date from almost the same time. The Ebers Papyrus, dating back to more than 3500 years ago is a superbly preserved document in which a section ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Humana Press Inc.,U.S. United States
Number of pages
602
Condition
New
Series
Opthalmology Research S.
Number of Pages
466
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ, United States
ISBN
9781588296207
SKU
V9781588296207
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Reviews for Retinal Degenerations
From the reviews: "This book is a comprehensive review of the retinal degenerations, focusing particularly on a range of macular degenerations and the inherited retinal dystrophies. … is essential reading for even the experienced low vision clinician and anyone wishing to understand the difficulties faced by patients who are diagnosed with sight-threatening retinal conditions. … ... Read more