Book excerpt: Clinical Methods in Ophthalmology provides undergraduate students with an overview of the theoretical and clinical aspects of ophthalmology. Beginning with an introduction to ophthalmic symptoms and ocular examination, the following sections discuss diagnostic tests, instruments, lenses, drugs and surgery. A clinically structured questionnaire gives students guidance on history taking and physical and systemic examination. A separate chapter is dedicated to case presentation helping students recognise and diagnose symptoms and disorders, with emphasis on clinical applications. This concise, easy to read manual includes more than 400 full colour clinical photographs, illustrations and tables, to assist learning. Key points Overview of theoretical and clinical aspects of ophthalmology for undergraduate students Separate chapters dedicated to case pro forma and case presentation Concise, easy to read format Includes more than 400 full colour photographs, illustrations and tables