In this eighth edition, readers will find: updated chapters on new investigation processes, surgical procedures, disease control and management. The chapter on community ophthalmology, ‘Blindness and Prevention of Blindness’ has been thoroughly changed as per National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCB & VI), Government of India. Keeping in mind the ease of revision for students, the bulleted format of the book, detailed illustrations, a selection of slit-lamp examination, have of course been retained. Wherever applicable, all four-colour images have been updated.