This volume of the "American Text Book" series presents its subject-matter under three heads: Part 1, " The Eye;" Part 2, "The Ear;" Part 3, "The Nose and Throat."
In Part 1 the following topics are considered, each by a different author: "Embryology, Anatomy and Histology of the Eye;" "General Physiology of Vision;" "General Optical Principles;" "Examination of Patient and External Examination of Eye;" "Ophthalmoscope and its Uses;" "Methods of Determining Refraction," etc.; "Normal and Abnormal Refraction;" "Spectacles and their Adjustment;" diseases of the eyelids, of lachrymal apparatus, of conjunctiva, of cornea and sclera, of iris, etc.; "Injuries of Eye and Appendages;" "Glaucoma;" diseases of crystalline lens, of vitreous, of retina, of optic nerve; "Amblyopia, Amaurosis and Disturbances of Vision without Ophthalmoscopic Change;" "Amblyopia of the Visual Field, Scotomas and Hemianopia;" "Intraocular Growths;" "Movements of Eyeballs and their Anomalies;" "Injuries and Diseases of the Orbit;" "Operations."
Part 2 comprises thirteen sections,