Adler's Physiology of the Eye

"...now in its 12th edition and, as someone who studied ophthalmology using a much earlier edition, it is easy to appreciate how this has evolved into a veritable masterwork.... an excellent reference and an outstanding platform for the study of ophthalmology and eyecare to be built upon. It is also relatively easy to dip into, with reasonably sized chapters that are generally easy to read and with references that are typically up-to-date.... the printed work is a handsome volume, glossy, hardbound and printed on high-quality paper and is a pleasure to have on one’s desk.... I can honestly say I’d recommend this current edition to anyone embarking on a career in ophthalmology, optometry or visual science. It really is a treasure chest combining hard science, engaging writing and practical tips that provides a comprehensive single source for those wishing to understand the physiology of the eye." Review by Professor Charles McGhee, NZ Optics, December 2025"...serves as an easy-to-digest review and update of ocular anatomy and physiology for clinicians, researchers, and students. The book is organized by function... [which] allows for seamless integration of basic science information with clinical knowledge in a way that enhances and refreshes foundational information.... The purpose of this book is to enhance understanding of structure and functional relationships within the eye and ocular adnexa.... [It] provides a unique approach to understanding ocular anatomy and physiology... [and] breaks down broad topics...to smaller segments in a straightforward manner, allowing visualization of the relationship and significance of the structure to the function.... This book is a great resource to refresh or supplement knowledge on a wide range of ocular elements." ©Doody's Book Review Service, 2025, Rachel Grant, OD (Southern College of Optometry) Doody's Score: 95, 4 Stars!

• SECTION 1 Focusing of an Image on the Retina1. Optics2. Optical Aberrations and Wavefront Sensing3. AccommodationSECTION 2 Physiology of Optical Media4. Cornea and Sclera5. The Lens6. VitreousSECTION 3 Direction of Gaze7. The Extraocular Muscles8. Neural Control of Eye Movements9. Three-Dimensional Eye Movements: Kinematics, Control, and Perceptual ConsequencesSECTION 4 Nutrition of the Eye10. Production and Flow of Aqueous Humor11. Ocular Circulation12. Metabolic Interactions Between Neurons and Glial Cells13. The Function of the Retinal Pigment EpitheliumSECTION 5 Protection of the Eye14. Functions of the Orbit and Eyelids15. Formation and Function of the Tear Film16. Sensory Innervation of the Eye17. Outward-Directed TransportSECTION 6 Photoreception18. Biochemical Cascade of Phototransduction19. Photoresponses of Rods and Cones20. Light Adaptation in PhotoreceptorsSECTION 7 Visual Processing in the Retina21. The Synaptic Organization of the Retina22. Signal Processing in the Outer Retina23. Visual Processing in the Inner Retina24. ElectroretinogramSECTION 8 Non-Perceptive Vision25. Regulation of Light Through the Pupil26. Ganglion-Cell PhotoreceptorsSECTION 9 Visual Processing in the Brain27. Overview of the Central Visual Pathways28. Optic Nerve29. Processing in the Lateral Geniculate Nucleus30. Primary Visual Cortex31. Extrastriate Visual CortexSECTION 10 Visual Perception32. Visual Processing of Spatial Form33. Visual Acuity34. Color Vision35. The Visual Field36. Binocular Vision37. Temporal Properties of VisionSECTION 11 Development and Deprivation of Vision38. Development of Vision in Infancy39. Development of Retinogeniculate Projections40. Developmental Visual Deprivation41. The Effects of Visual Deprivation After Infancy