Written in the unique Rob & Smith style, this book describes current surgical methods and their role in the treatment of various ocular disorders, presenting the general principles and techniques of ophthalmic surgery. Each subject is organized to include information on the preoperative evaluation, indications for surgery, results, complications and postoperative management. Each chapter deals with a different type of ophthalmic surgery, and is written by surgeons specializing in that area, with the techniques described reflecting recent advances and the personal preferences of each author. These techniques are supplemented by specialist ophthalmic artwork from the Wilmer Institute in Baltimore.