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This well-produced book comprises the papers given at the I 972 meeting of the New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology, and also contains the discussion between members of the panel upon most of the topics covered at the meeting. Although the subject may deter the specialist reader from purchasing the book since it presents material that is already covered in the literature, it may well provide a rapid way of bringing the non-specialist ophthalmologist up to date on the more basic aspects of contact lens practice. The discussion, whilst entertaining, gives the reader a rapid insight into personalities and the verbatim answers should not be taken too seriously. NotesMicrosurgical Instrumentation Research Association

In this compact book the British reader is provided with an outline of the way in which the United States provides for its visually handicapped citizens. It could be the model for the publication here of a single volume which brought together and expanded information available now only under separate headings, frequently in the form of pamphlets. Even in its own setting there is not much available as competition for its particular place on the bookshelf. It is to be recommended as informative and stimulating reading.Kryotherapie in der Augenheilkunde (Cryotherapy in Ocular Disease). By W.

This book records the author's experience obtained by dealing with over 6,ooo visually handicapped patients at a clinic devoted to the problems of these people organized by the New York Association for the Blind. The term "subnormal vision" is discussed at some length, and much of the book is concerned with refraction and the use of visual aids in those with poor vision. The common causes of subnormal vision are briefly discussed and made more interesting by illustrative case histories. The section on subnormal vision in the child is by far the best part of the book. The importance of an accurate history from the parents and of a complete general examination of the child is stressed, and there is an excellent discussion on the schooling of such children and their integration into the community. This is not a technical account, and would be best appreciated by the optician who specializes in low vision aids, by the social worker concerned with the welfare of the blind, and by the physician and paediatrician, although most ophthalmologists would also learn a lot from it. The book should certainly be available to all who deal with visually handicapped people.

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