In 1994, Drs. Albert and Jakobiec set a new standard for reference works on ocular health and disease with PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF OPHTHALMOLOGY. Now a Second Edition of this landmark 6-volume set encompasses all of the very latest ophthalmic knowledge. It also retains the scholarship, encyclopedic coverage, clinical focus, and rich illustrative detail that distinguished the 1st Edition. Presents in depth discussions of virtually all important diseases and clinical approaches in ophthalmology written by hundreds of the most respected specialists in the field Encompasses the most up-to-date fundamental basic science concepts as well as the very newest techniques and treatments Emphasises essential clinical information while also explaining why certain signs and symptoms develop and reviewing the scientific bases of therapy Incorporates discussions of the relationship between ophthalmic diseases and systemic conditions includes over 7540 stunning illustrations - including 3585 colour photographs Offers a new organisation in which information on ocular biology is integrated into appropriate clinical sections New Content - Surgical - Cornea/refractive, Cataract, Retina,Cosmetic lid procedures Lacrial drainage New Content - Medical - Macular disorder, Glaucoma medications, Systemic disorders New Content - Fundamentals - Genetics - expanded, Laser - completely revised section Refraction techniques - expanded.