"Ophthalmology at a Glance" is a concise handbook that is part of the highly successful "at a Glance" series. The book follows the typical format of presenting topics in a two-page layout, with clear diagrams that clarify important information and enhance the main text. In this way, learning and understanding a subject becomes simple and effective.

"Ophthalmology at a Glance" is written in such a way as to provide a clear and user-friendly guide to the study of ophthalmology. The introduction includes a summary of the subject and its subspecialties, a general overview of the precise knowledge and skills required by medical students, and covers the social and professional aspects of vision. Taking a History and Examination Techniques are followed by the basic details of common problems and diseases.

The book is divided into 13 sections which cover:
- Principles of ophthalmology
- Ophthalmic history and examination
- Correction of refractive errors
- Basic ophthalmic examination
- Acute ophthalmology
- Progressive loss of vision
- Pediatric ophthalmology
- Eyelids, lacrimal system, and orbit
- Diseases of the external eye
- Corneal, refractive, and cataract surgery
- Glaucoma
- Vitreoretinal surgery
- Neuro-ophthalmology

"Ophthalmology at a Glance" will be extremely useful to medical students as an introduction to the subject and a valuable aid. The book is designed to meet the economic and time constraints of busy students and is an ideal text to help them successfully pass their exams. Ophthalmologists and ophthalmic nurses will also find the book useful to fill their knowledge gaps.