Ophthalmic topics for the non-ophthalmologist.

This article provides information for the medical practitioner who deals with patients receiving care for eye disease. It is written for the non-ophthalmologist physician. The goal is to update the practitioner by discussing common ophthalmic issues that are encountered in everyday interactions with patients. Glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and treatment of refractive errors are emphasized in this summary article.