A readable introduction to this difficult topic, this textbook provides information on the molecular structures and biochemical events that occur in the eye. With specific clinical examples, basic science is linked to clinical practice and helps students understand this challenging topic. General biochemistry is discussed in each chapter. Many examples of biochemical pathology and disease processes, such as age-related cataract formation and ocular diabetes, are described.
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Chapter 1 Water and Ocular Fluids: Physical Chemistry of Ocular Fluids Chapter 2 Proteins: Essential Components of the Eye Chapter 3 Enzymes: Ocular Catalysts Chapter 4 Carbohydrates Chapter 5 Lipids Chapter 6 Hormones Chapter 7 Nucleic Acids Chapter 8 Neurotransmitters and Neurotransmission Chapter 9 Immunochemistry Chapter 10 Biochemistry Pathways
