Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology

Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology
Author: Al Lens
Publisher: Slack Incorporated
Total Pages: 475
Release: 2007-09-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781556428050

A leading resource for nearly two decades and a daily reference for thousands of eyecare professionals, the Fifth Edition of Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology continues this tradition and provides the latest terms, concepts, conditions, and important resources in an instant. Janice K. Ledford and Joseph Hoffman have updated and expanded this essential resource to reflect today's dialect while retaining the core features associated with this user-friendly reference book: accurately defined terms, cross-referencing, acronyms and abbreviations, and a plethora of additional information in the appendices. Compact, concise, and informative, Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology, Fifth Edition, provides quick access to over 3,700 terms and their definitions, including over 400 new words. This pocket-sized companion also contains 25 appendices. Additionally, pronunciations have been added—an attribute users are sure to appreciate. With a history of excellence, an easy-to-use format, and the latest information, Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology, Fifth Edition is a must have for anyone working in eyecare or an eyecare-related industry. Features: • An atlas of ocular anatomy drawings • Updated list of pertinent web sites • Updated drug tables • A reading guide Appendices Include: • Medical terminology • Subjective grading systems • Common abbreviations • The metric system • English-to-Spanish ocular history flow sheet

Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology

Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology
Author: Janice K. Ledford
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2024-06-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1040142796

A leading resource for nearly two decades and a daily reference for thousands of eyecare professionals, the Fifth Edition of Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology continues this tradition and provides the latest terms, concepts, conditions, and important resources in an instant. Janice K. Ledford and Joseph Hoffman have updated and expanded this essential resource to reflect today’s dialect while retaining the core features associated with this user-friendly reference book: accurately defined terms, cross-referencing, acronyms and abbreviations, and a plethora of additional information in the appendices. Compact, concise, and informative, Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology, Fifth Edition, provides quick access to over 3,700 terms and their definitions, including over 400 new words. This pocket-sized companion also contains 25 appendices. Additionally, pronunciations have been added—an attribute users are sure to appreciate. With a history of excellence, an easy-to-use format, and the latest information, Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology, Fifth Edition is a must have for anyone working in eyecare or an eyecare-related industry. Features: An atlas of ocular anatomy drawings Updated list of pertinent web sites Updated drug tables A reading guide Appendices Include: Medical terminology Subjective grading systems Common abbreviations The metric system English-to-Spanish ocular history flow sheet

Quick Reference Glossary of Eyecare Terminology

Quick Reference Glossary of Eyecare Terminology
Author: Joseph Hoffman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Ophthalmology
ISBN: 9781556423703

A special effort was made to cover information needed for the certification exams in ophthalmic and optometric assisting, low vision, surgical assisting, opticianry, and contact lenses. This little book pays big dividends. You will find 210 abbreviations and over 2,300 ophthalmic words in this up-to-the-minute glossary compiled by the editor-in-chief of Ocular Surgery News, the leading clinical newspaper in ophthalmology and optometry. While other eyecare word books overload their pages with obsolete expressions, Latin and Greek phrases, obscure diseases, and other medical terms that you will never have to use, Joseph Hoffman has streamlined his word selection so you get all the current terminology you will need on the job.

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology
Author: Louis Probst
Publisher: SLACK Incorporated
Total Pages: 562
Release: 2012
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1556427352

A comprehensive, yet accessible, guide to medical and surgical ophthalmology that succinctly addresses the diagnosis and treatment of all major diseases of the eye. The editors, along with the 16 world expert subspecialty contributors, have organized the concise, clinically focused, and user-friendly chapters by subspecialty and include the indications, techniques, and complications of common ophthalmic surgical procedures. This attentive chapter organization reflects the way modern-day ophthalmology is practiced. It delivers practical emphasis, allowing the reader to apply the information into a clinical setting. Residents will additionally benefit from the surgical options discussed for specific disorders. Ophthalmology features more than 400 high-quality diagrams, figures, and colour photographs; diagrams, tables, and figures to facilitate comparisons and assimilation of the information; references to provide a starting point for further study and research; and study questions at the conclusion of each chapter to allow readers to test their knowledge and prepare for important examinations. It is comprehensive and practical enough to be a complete resource for the ophthalmologist, ophthalmology resident, optometrist, as well as family physicians, medical students, and ophthalmic technician.

Certified Ophthalmic Technician Exam Review Manual

Certified Ophthalmic Technician Exam Review Manual
Author: Janice K. Ledford
Publisher: SLACK Incorporated
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2004
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781556426483

The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam Review Manual, Second Edition is a revised edition of the best selling exam preparation manual. It is an essential resource for anyone preparing to become certified as an ophthalmic assistant. With over 650 exam-style questions and explanatory answers, illustrations, and photographs, this user-friendly text is excellent for both learning and reviewing important eye care topics. Subjects include taking a patient history, lensometry, measuring intraocular pressure, understanding optics, and much more. This edition is also helpful for students and others studying for certification in optometry, contact lenses, and opticianry.

Handbook of Ophthalmology

Handbook of Ophthalmology
Author: Amar Agarwal
Publisher: SLACK Incorporated
Total Pages: 762
Release: 2006
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781556426858

The Handbook of Ophthalmology is a pocket size, ready reference book that is a compact review of diagnostic eye disorders. Presented in an outline format, the detailed information inside this resource for ophthalmic conditions is perfect for everyone involved with ophthalmology from residents to advanced surgeons. The Handbook of Ophthalmology edited by Dr. Amar Agarwal contains detailed information for each eye disorder including etiology, classic signs, symptoms, differential diagnosis, work-up, risk factors, management, pharmacology, and future considerations. The user-friendly Handbook of Ophthalmology covers all of the essential information on various eye diseases including the surgical aspects of management of the diseases. Fifty of ophthalmology's top experts bring detailed information covering the A to Z's of ophthalmology to the pages of this unique and comprehensive book. Including volumes of critical information in one compact book, students, residents, and surgeons alike will want to have a copy of Handbook of Ophthalmology by their side. Additional Features: Over 200 illustrations and clinical photographs A comprehensive index created using in-depth detail for cross-referencing and easy diagnosis. A detailed but simple guide on ocular therapeutics with dosages and side effects. Inside for each eye disorder: Etiology Classic signs Symptoms Differential Diagnosis Work-up Risk Factors Management Pharmacology Future Considerations

A Systematic Approach to Strabismus

A Systematic Approach to Strabismus
Author: Virginia C. Karlsson
Publisher: SLACK Incorporated
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2009
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781556427947

"Written for the true beginner, the updated and revised second edition of A Systematic Approach to Strabismus examines the basic types of strabismus, ocular motility, ocular examination of pediatric patients, and extraocular muscle anatomy and functions."--BOOK JACKET.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam Review Manual

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam Review Manual
Author: Janice K. Ledford
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2024-06-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1040142168

The best-selling exam preparation manual for more than 15 years has been extensively updated into a Third Edition. With revisions and additional material that match the new JCAHPO® criteria for Certified Ophthalmic Assistants (COA®), this study resource will remain the top choice for those studying for certification. With nearly 1,400 questions, the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam Review Manual, Third Edition contains more questions with explanatory answers than any other study aid. Additionally, all 19 exam criteria headings are covered inside, including history taking, visual assessment, medical ethics, pharmacology, ophthalmic imaging, surgery, and more. Features: • Study tips, hints, and test-taking strategies • Explanatory answers for every question • Updated to reflect new JCAHPO COA exam criteria Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam Review Manual, Third Edition by Janice K. Ledford will be the most talked-about resource for those studying for the COA® exam, students in ophthalmic and optometric assisting programs, and those who wish to review before taking the COT® exam.

Developing Ocular Motor and Visual Perceptual Skills

Developing Ocular Motor and Visual Perceptual Skills
Author: Kenneth A. Lane
Publisher: SLACK Incorporated
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2005
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781556425950

"Developing Ocular Motor and Visual Perceptual Skills contains daily lesson plans and practical tips on how to successfully start an activities program. Other helpful features include a glossary of terms and a reference list of individuals and organizations that work with learning disabled children to develop these skills. The first of its kind, Developing Ocular Motor and Visual Perceptual Skills utilizes a learning approach by linking the theories with the remediation activities to help learning disabled children improve their perceptual and fine motor skills. All professionals looking to assess and enhance a variety of fine motor and visual perception deficiencies will welcome this workbook into their practices" -- Publisher description.

Clinical Optics Primer for Ophthalmic Medical Personnel

Clinical Optics Primer for Ophthalmic Medical Personnel
Author: Aaron V. Shukla
Publisher: SLACK Incorporated
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2009
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781556428999

Are you looking for an all-inclusive, comprehensive resource on clinical optics? Look no further than the Clinical Optics Primer for Ophthalmic Medical Personnel: A Guide to Laws, Formulae, Calculations, and Clinical Applications, a new text that presents complex clinical optics in a simple and easy-to-read manner. As ophthalmic medical personnel struggle today between multiple resources for clinical optics, this text offers a solution as it provides everything you need to know - all in one place. Aaron V. Shukla, PhD, COMT has designed Clinical Optics Primer for Ophthalmic Medical Personnel to include everyday examples that may be directly applied to clinical work. Each chapter throughout the text explains one optics concept in a concise account and includes applicable illustrations, formulae, laws, calculations, and review questions. Numerous examples of clinical applications are also included that address problems presented by patients in eye clinics. Some important laws of optics and their clinical applications covered: - Lasers, polarization interference, and fluorescence - Snell's law - Total internal reflection Some important formulae in optics and their clinical applications covered: - Vergence equation - Power of prisms - Optical system of the eye - Accommodation and age - Refractive errors - Prentice's Rule, decentration and induced prism - Glasses and contact lenses With the most up-to-date information for clinical optics, and two chapters solely devoted to the metric system and basic optical mathematics, Clinical Optics Primer for Ophthalmic Medical Personnel: A Guide to Laws, Formulae, Calculations, and Clinical Applications is essential for all ophthalmic assistants, technicians, and technologists, as well as optometrists and ophthalmology residents.