Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine which deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. The term ophthalmologist refers to a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems. Since ophthalmologists perform operations on eyes, they are considered to be both surgical and medical specialists.
Supplemental catalog subcollection information: American Libraries Collection; Historical Literature
Supplemental catalog subcollection information: American Libraries Collection; Civil War Books; American University Library Collection; Historical Literature
Supplemental catalog subcollection information: American Libraries Collection; American University Library Collection
Supplemental catalog subcollection information: American Libraries Collection; Historical Literature; On cover: Letters of R.W. Griswold
Absorbs the academy's Bulletin in 1941; Odd-numbered vols. 79, 81, 83 (1975-77) have subtitle: Ophthalmology; even numbered v. 80, 82, 84 have subtitle: Otolaryngology. Beginning in 1978, alternate vols. have titles: Ophthalmology, or Otolaryngology, formerly Transactions of the academy