Vaughan & Asbury's General Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology’s cornerstone text enhanced by a vibrant new full-color presentation

For nearly six decades, Vaughan & Asbury’s General Ophthalmology has offered authoritative, state-of-the-art coverage of the diagnosis and treatment of all major ophthalmic diseases, as well as neurological and systemic diseases causing visual disturbances. It is recognized world wide as essential reading for medical students, ophthalmology residents, practicing ophthalmologists, nurses, optometrists, clinicians in other fields of medicine and surgery, as well as those in health-related professions.

The Nineteenth Edition builds on this tradition of excellence by offering a new full-color presentation, an increased number of color photos, and cutting-edge content additions and updates – to deliver all-inclusive coverage that encompasses pathophysiology, basic science, and the latest clinical perspectives.

The most authoritative review of the subject:

• 25 chapters that span the full breadth of ophthalmic disease
• Contributions from more than thirty international experts
• A comprehensive chapter on the ophthalmologic examination
• An entire chapter devoted to pediatric interests
• Extensive updates to chapters on the cornea, retina, orbit, neuro-ophthalmology, immunologic diseases of the eye, causes and prevention of vision loss, and lasers in ophthalmology

If you are in need of a concise, up-to-date, and well-written overview of the basics of ophthalmology, Vaughan & Asbury’s General Ophthalmology, Nineteenth Edition belongs on your desk.

Paul Riordan-Eva, FRCOphth
Consultant Ophthalmologist
King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom
Honorary Senior Lecturer (Teaching)
King's College London School of Medicine at Guy's,
King's College and St. Thomas' Hospitals
London, UK

James J. Augsburger, MD
Dr. E. Vernon and Eloise C. Smith Chair and Professor of Ophthalmology
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Director, Ocular Oncology and Diagnostic Ocular Ultrasonography Service
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio