Description:Discusses the structure and function of the cornea and external eye and reviews relevant examination techniques. Covers infectious and ocular surface diseases, disorders and surgery of the ocular surface, immune-mediated and neoplastic disorders, congenital anomalies and degenerations. A recently updated chapter on the genetics of corneal dystrophies reflects the new IC3D classification. Discusses toxic and traumatic injuries and corneal transplantation. Contains many new color images. Recently revised 2010 2011.