Book excerpt: Vitreoretinal Surgical Techniques, Second Edition provides basic and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of surgery for the vitreous and retina. It provides an array of techniques useful not only to ophthalmologist in training but also to the practicing vitreoretinal specialist. This superb and invaluable text is both authoritative and practical as experienced practitioners explain their surgical approach in step-by-step illustrations of operative techniques. This new edition, contains 87 chapters with almost 900 illustrations, most of which are in color. Vitreoretinal Surgical Techniques, Second Edition will be essential for vitreoretinal specialists, comprehensive ophthalmologists, residents, and fellows, as well as in training programs and libraries.