Miller, an ophthalmologist based at Harvard Medical School, surveys major scientific concepts related to the human eye and the visual brain in an easily accessible style. He uses anecdotes and a minimum of technical language to explain how the visual system helps us see, interpret what we see, and communicate what we feel. He covers basic biology of the eye as well as specialized topics such as infant vision, eye injuries, optical illusions, and visual awareness. The broader theme of wisdom is woven throughout to show how the eye and visual brain helped early human societies survive. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The Wisdom of the Eye is a survey of the major concepts underlying many of the basic sciences related to the human eye and visual brain in one volume, using anecdotes and a minimum of highly technical language to emphasize the important points. This book presents an up-to-date treatment on how the eye and visual system work to help us see, interpret what we see, and communicate what we feel. It also examines how this description of the visual system teaches us more about ourselves.
Key Features
* Written in a user-friendly style, absent of jargon
* Humanizes vision research using anecdotes
* Uses many original illustrations and examples to demonstrate concepts
* Provides a synthesis of many disciplines including ophthalmology, optometry, and basic science
* Presents the visual system consistently in the context of its survival advantages
* Covers a wide variety of topics including infant vision, adult retinal image, animal vision, eye injuries, refractive areas, the eye as a transmitter and receiver of information, optical illusions, color, visual awareness, and more
