Book excerpt: The updated Second Edition of this atlas is the definitive pictorial guide to differential diagnosis and treatment of virtually every presenting condition seen in ophthalmologic practice. Specialists from the prestigious Wills Eye Hospital share their expertise in diagnosing and treating congenital and acquired disorders affecting the internal and external structures of the eye. The superb collection of 1,422 illustrations--1,217 in full color--includes sonograms, radiographs, clinical photographs, photomicrographs, and anatomic drawings. This edition features more information on stem cell and genetic research, more radiographic images and explanations of those findings, and descriptions of current methods of laser surgery. A CD-ROM based on this atlas is also available. See Media listing (Montzka) for details. The atlas and CD-ROM can be purchased together as a money-saving package. A Brandon-Hill recommended title.