Parallel Processing in the Visual System
R. Weale · British Journal of Ophthalmology · 1984
The 34 short papers included in this volume report on the material presented at the Glaucoma Society Meeting that was held in Carmel in 1982.The papers deal with developmental and primary open angle glaucoma exclusively.They range from basic science research topics to practical points of examination of both the angle and visual fields and with aspects of glaucoma surgery.The authors are acknowledged leaders in this subspecialty.A number of the articles reviewed the authors' work to date, while other authors presented data new at that time.Within the covers of this short book lies something for the general and specialist ophthalmologist alike.In reading the articles it is possible to spot key reviews such as that by Leydecker on the importance of lowering intraocular pressure, Shaffer on the success of goniotomy, and Brubaker on the drugs affecting aqueous secretion.Trend setters include Spaeth on the improvement of visual function following glaucoma surgery, Anderson on the role of angiotension in glaucomatous cupping, and Kreiglstein and Kitazawa on computer assisted analysis of visual fields.However, where this volume comes alive is in the extensive discussion notes which follow most chapters.These chapters are peer reviews containing both criticism and comment on the papers presented and in the process giving the reader much needed insight into the quality and appreciation of the articles.This little book, which is marred only by an excess of misprints, is a useful addition to the library shelf of all practicing ophthalmologists.R. A. HITCHINGS