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Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Visual System
- 4th Edition - June 25, 2021
- Authors: Lee Ann Remington, Denise Goodwin
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 1 1 6 8 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 1 1 6 9 - 2
Providing the ocular anatomy and physiology content needed for a thorough comprehension of this complex field, Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Visual System, 4th Edition,… Read more
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Request a sales quoteProviding the ocular anatomy and physiology content needed for a thorough comprehension of this complex field, Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Visual System, 4th Edition, offers a solid foundation for recognizing and understanding specific clinical situations and how they relate to anatomic structure. This concise, well-referenced resource covers the clinical anatomy of the eye, its adnexa and visual pathways, and histologic information—the information you need for success in coursework, certification exams, and clinical practice.
- Cover Image
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Table of Contents
- 1 Introduction to the Visual System
- Anatomic Features of the Eye
- Anatomic Directions and Planes
- Refractive Conditions
- Ophthalmic Instrumentation
- Basic Histological Features
- Brief Review of Human Cellular Physiology
- Intercellular Junctions
- 2 Ocular Adnexa and Lacrimal System
- Eyebrow Features
- External Features of the Eyelids
- Gross Anatomy of the Eyelid
- Histological Features of the Eyelid
- Innervation of the Eyelids
- Blood Supply of the Eyelids
- Lacrimal System
- Aging Changes in the Eyelids and Lacrimal System
- References
- 3 Cornea
- Corneal Dimensions
- Corneal Anatomy and Histology
- Corneal Innervation
- Corneal Blood Supply
- Corneal Function
- Physiological Aging Changes in the Cornea
- References
- 4 Sclera, Conjunctiva, and Limbus
- Sclera
- Episclera
- Tenon Capsule
- Conjunctiva
- Limbus
- References
- 5 Uvea
- Iris
- Ciliary Body
- Choroid
- Blood Supply to the Uveal Tract
- Innervation to the Uveal Tract
- Aging Changes in the Uvea
- References
- 6 Aqueous and Vitreous Humors
- Anterior Chamber
- Aqueous Dynamics
- Aging Changes in the Anterior Chamber
- Posterior Chamber
- Vitreous Chamber
- References
- 7 Crystalline Lens
- Lens Dimensions
- Embryological Development
- Lens Histology
- Lens Capsule
- Lens Epithelium
- Lens Fibers
- Epithelium-Fiber Interface
- Divisions of the Lens
- Lens Sutures
- Zonules (of Zinn)
- Accommodation
- Lens Physiology
- Lens Capsule
- Lens Epithelium
- Lens Fibers
- Fiber Components
- Formation of Lens Fibers
- Fiber Junctions
- Lens Metabolism
- Ionic Current
- Ultraviolet Radiation
- Oxidative Stress
- Aging Changes in the Crystalline Lens
- The Physiology of Cataract Formation
- Diabetes-Related Cataract
- Age-Related Cortical Cataract
- Age-Related Nuclear Cataract
- Posterior Subcapsular Cataract
- References
- 8 Retina
- Retinal Histological Features
- Ten Retinal Layers
- Number and Distribution of Neural Cells
- Retinal Function
- Regions of the Retina
- Retinal Blood Supply
- Blood-Retinal Barrier
- Aging Changes in the Retina
- References
- 9 Ocular Embryology
- Development of Ocular Structures
- Development of the Globe
- Development of Ocular Adnexa
- Blood Vessel Permeability and Barriers
- Genetic Implications
- References
- 10 Bones of the Skull and Orbit
- Bones of the Cranium
- Bones of the Face
- The Orbit
- Paranasal Sinuses
- Orbital Connective Tissue
- Aging Changes in the Orbit
- References
- 11 Extraocular Muscles
- Microscopic Anatomy of Striated Muscle
- Structure of the Extraocular Muscles
- Orbital Connective Tissue Structures
- Macroscopic Anatomy of the Extraocular Muscles
- Eye Movements
- Innervation and Blood Supply
- Aging Changes in the Extraocular Muscles
- References
- 12 Orbital Blood Supply
- Internal Carotid Artery
- Physiology of Ocular Circulation
- External Carotid Artery
- Veins of the Orbit
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Effect of Aging on Ocular Circulation
- References
- 13 Cranial Nerve Innervation of Ocular Structures
- The Nervous System
- Afferent Pathway: Orbital Sensory Innervation
- Efferent Pathway: Motor Nerves
- References
- 14 Autonomic Innervation of Ocular Structures
- Autonomic Pathway
- Pharmacological Responses of Intrinsic Muscles
- Accommodation-Convergence Reaction (Near-Point Reaction)
- Pupillary Light Pathway
- References
- 15 Visual Pathway
- Anatomy of Visual Pathway Structures
- Blood Supply to the Visual Pathway
- Fiber Orientation and Visual Fields
- Aging Within the Visual Pathway
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 288
- Language: English
- Edition: 4
- Published: June 25, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323711685
- eBook ISBN: 9780323711692
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Lee Ann Remington
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor of Optometry, Pacific University College of Optometry, Forest Grove, OR