Adler's Physiology of the Eye, 12th Edition

Written and designed to enhance your understanding of ocular function, structure, and anatomy, Adler's Physiology of the Eye is a classic, best-selling text that makes critical information easier to learn and retain. The fully revised 12th Edition continues the successful Adler’s approach that connects basic science and clinical aspects in a user-friendly, highly visual format?ideal for study, review, and exam preparation. It captures the latest molecular, genetic, and biochemical discoveries and offers you unparalleled knowledge and insight into the physiology of the eye and its structures. Covers the full structure and function of the eye and its related anatomy and makes the connection between physiology and clinical practice. Includes major updates throughout, including new information on OCT/OCTA imaging, new drug delivery methods, ocular biomechanics, and evolving gene therapies. Organizes content by function, rather than anatomy, to help you make a stronger connection between physiological principles and clinical practice. Explains the physiological principles that underlie visual acuity, intraocular pressure, ocular circulation, the extraocular muscles, and much more. Features approximately 1,000 illustrations throughout, including medical artwork; schematics, charts, and graphs; clinical photographs; and more. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date. Author Information Edited by Leonard A Levin, MD, PhD, FARVO, Distinguished James McGill Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Neurology & Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Paul L. Kaufman, MD, FARVO, Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Ernst H. Barany Professor of Ocular Pharmacology, Department Chair Emeritus, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, School of Medicine & Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA and Mary Elizabeth Hartnett, MD, FARVO, Michael F. Marmor, M.D., Professor of Retinal Science and Disease, Vitreoretinal Surgery and Diseases, Director of Pediatric Retina, Principal Investigator, Harnett Laboratory of Angiogenesis, Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA"