Atlas of Ophthalmic Pathology.

Abstract

As the preface states, the third edition of the Atlas of Ophthalmic Pathology represents an attempt to reduce the price and thereby permit a greater circulation. This goal cannot be achieved without some sacrifice in quality. The photographic prints in the second edition are generally superior to the reproductions in the new edition in clarity of detail and in contrast and shading of tone. The text accompanying the plates has not been changed. The brief histories and the concise descriptions of the pathologic changes are in their uniformity of greatest value to students and instructors. Outstanding in this well selected collection are the chapters on vascular diseases of the retina and tumors of the eye. The atlas will be useful to all who are somewhat familiar with ocular pathology. For the readers who are not experienced in this subject, it will be difficult to evaluate the black and white plates.