This manual describes, briefly and succinctly, the most commonly used procedures in primary eye care. An ideal bench book it will be invaluable to students and practitioners requiring a straight forward introduction to diagnostic and treatment procedures. The book describes: the rationale behind choosing a test the measurement procedure how to interpret the results clinical pearls From case histories to foreign body removal, from spectacle prescribing and the use of therapeutic drugs to patient counselling, this practical text will become a favourite touchstone for all optometric students and practitioners, or anyone involved in primary eye care procedures.