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reous and Choroid; and Principles and Examples in Ophthalmic Genetics.

In preparing an introductory text like this, the greatest difficulty is to select all the essential information needed for an outline from the vast amount of available material. The authors of the present book­let have not been entirely successful. They have included some unnecessary details in the discussion of some subjects, whereas others are almost totally neglect­ed. A concise discussion of childhood cataracts, for example, should have been included. However, this is a handbook with great potential and its appearance is evidence of the continuing growth of pe-diatric ophthalmology as an independent subspecialty.

J. REIMER W O L T E R

Ophthalmology. Principles and Con­cepts, 4th ed. By Frank W. Newell. St. Louis, C. V. Mosby Company, 1978. Hardcover, 627 pages, glossary, index, 448 black and white figures. $27.50

It is not easy to write a text aimed at both undergraduate and graduate audi­ences. To do so in ophthalmology is per­haps even more difficult because of the enormous discrepancy between the kind of information required by the general practitioner for his purposes and by the ophthalmologist in his highly specialized practice. In this fourth edition of his now well known book, Dr. Newell succeeded to a high degree in grasping both horns of the dilemma. Additionally, he has tackled new and important developments in oph­thalmology with the sophistication and competence of a master. Areas of contro­versy surrounding new surgical tech­niques are managed with a gentle firm­ness that is characteristic of a physician who has superb clinical judgment.

The glossary will be useful for stu­dents. Charts and tables are detailed to

the level of housestaff expertise. Each chapter is well referenced for those stu­dents and residents who would pursue their particular interests. In some in­stances the referenced literature does not carry with it quite the authority that one would like to find in a textbook. However, the up to the minute references required by the author's approach can form a con­tinuously changing framework for future editions. The numerous references to journal articles perhaps indicate the need for authoritative updated textbooks in ophthalmology.

The book is handsomely done and is infinitely readable in both a seated and supine position, a significant merit. It can easily form the basis of a library for the beginning ophthalmologist.

MARVIN L. SEARS

Ophthalmology Study Guide for Stu­dents and Practitioners of Medicine. By The American Academy of Ophthal­mology and Otolaryngology, Inc. Roch­ester, The American Academy of Oph­thalmology and Otolaryngology, Inc. 1978. Paperbound, 196 pages, index, 4 black and white figures, 84 color figures on Microfiche.

This third edition of the Ophthal­mology Study Guide retains the terse, easy-to-read style, and the problem-oriented format of previous editions. The text covers seven basic clinical problems: visual acuity, ophthalmoscopy, glauco­ma, red eye, injuries, neuro-ophthalmolo-gy, amblyopia, and strabismus. Each topic is outlined, with emphasis on care­ful physical examination and interpreta­tion of findings. A Microfiche of 84 color photographs illustrates the discussions nicely and is a valuable innovation with this edition.

The guide emphasizes management and decisions concerning referral for spe­cial study. It points out the significance of