This book is one component of theLifelong Education for the Ophthalmologist(LEO) framework, produced by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Those not claiming credits can still benefit from the multiple choice questions (with answers and explanations).

The preface sets out a comprehensive range of educational objectives which are largely met by the text, but one has the impression that its primary (and most challenging goal) is persuading ophthalmologists that something can be done for the low vision patient. Ophthalmologists, more than any other group, apparently see vision loss as the “arch enemy”, and usually encounter visually impaired patients in the upsetting early stages of the condition, rather than when …