Provides the essential scientific grounding for current ophthalmic practice. Discussions cover ocular anatomy, embryology, the biochemistry and metabolism of the eye, and the latest developments in eye-related molecular and clinical genetics studies. Contains information about ocular pharmacotherapeutics, updated drug information and a discussion of the legal aspects of medical therapy. Up to 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits (TM). Last major revision 2009-2010.