Vegetative Physiology and Biochemistry
The Eye
- 1st Edition - January 1, 1962
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editor: Hugh Davson
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 5 4 1 5 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 6 1 8 2 - 9
The Eye: Volume 1, Vegetative Physiology and Biochemistry is a compendium of papers that describes the physiology of the eye, particularly its gross anatomy and embryology… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThe Eye: Volume 1, Vegetative Physiology and Biochemistry is a compendium of papers that describes the physiology of the eye, particularly its gross anatomy and embryology including its intra-ocular fluids, the intra-ocular pressure, the vitreous body, lens, cornea, and sciera. Several papers review the eyeball, the protective apparatus of the eye, the structure of the tissue in relation to the intra-ocular fluids, and the flow of aqueous humor. Several methods can be used to measure the intra-ocular pressure such as the manometric method and the tonometer. Giles (1959) reports that tonometer measurements in the newborn are within the normal adult range. One paper notes that in man, liquefaction of the vitreous body (the clear jelly-like structure which fills the space between retina and lens,) which is caused by dissolution of the fibrous network, is never repaired. This suggests that new fibers are either not formed or are formed in insufficient amounts. Another paper examines the relationship between pressure in the eye vessels and eye tension. Investigators and researches in the fields of physiology, psychology, ophthalmology, and in all branches of ocular physiology will find the compendium very rewarding.
List of Contributors
Foreword
Contents of Volume 2
Contents of Volume 3
Contents of Volume 4
I. The Gross Anatomy and Embryology of the Eye
I. Introduction
II. The Eyeball
III. The Protective Apparatus of the Eye
IV. The Motor and Supporting Apparatus of the Eye
V. The Visual Pathway
VI. Embryology
References
Vegetative Physiology and Biochemistry
2. The Intra-Ocular Fluids
I. Structure of the Tissues in Eelation to the Fluid
II. The Flow of Aqueous Humour
III. Chemistry of the Aqueous Humour
IV. Exchanges of Material Between Plasma and Ocular Fluids
V. Eate of Flow of Aqueous Humour
VI. Posterior and Anterior Aqueous Humours
VII. Experimental Modifications of the Secretory Process
VIII. The Elasmobranch Aqueous Humour
References
3. The Intra-Ocular Pressure
I. Measurement of the Intra-Ocular Pressure
II. The Normal Intra-Ocular Pressure
III. Factors Affecting the Intra-Ocular Pressure
IV. Experimental Studies
References
4. The Vitreous Body
I. Development
II. Structural Elements of the Vitreous Body
III. The Vitreous Humour
IV. Developmental and Comparative Chemistry of the Vitreous Body
References
5. The Lens
I. Structure and Function
II. General Metabolism of the Lens
III. Phosphorus-Containing Compounds
IV. Glutathione and Ophthalmic Acid
V. Ascorbic Acid and Inositol
VI. Water and Inorganic Constituents
VII. Lipids
VIII. Lens Proteins
IX. Ageing of the Lens
X. Experimental Cataracts
References
6. The Cornea and Sclera
I. Introduction
II. Anatomy
III. The Stroma
IV. The Limiting Layers
V. Metabolism and Nutrition
VI. Neurology
VII. The Growth Processes
References
7. Comparative Anatomy of the Vascular Supply of the Eye in Vertebrates
I. Introduction
II. Vascularization of the Ketino-Optic Block
III. The Blood Supply of the Uveal Tract
IV. Systematic Treatment
V. Circulation in Man
VI. Physio-Anatomical Consideration in the Capillary Patterns of the Optic Pathways
VII. Relationship Between Pressure in the Eye Vessels and Eye Tension
References
Author Index
Subject Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 1, 1962
- No. of pages (eBook): 456
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9781483254159
- eBook ISBN: 9781483261829
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