Optometry Science, Techniques and Clinical Management

Name: Optometry Science, Techniques and Clinical Management
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ISBN: 9780750687782

ISBN-10: 0750687789

ISBN-13: 9780750687782

Edition: 2nd 2009

Authors: Edwards, Nicola Logan, Mark Rosenfield

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From the fundamental science of vision to clinical techniques and the management of common ocular conditions, this book encompasses the essence of contemporary optometric practice. Now in full colour and featuring over 400 new illustrations, it has been revised significantly.

Book details

List price: $152.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 6/22/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 568
Size: 9.00" wide x 11.25" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 4.268
Language: English




Optometric Science



Forming an optical image: the optical elements of the eye




Anatomy of vision




Visual development




The psychology of vision




Visual Performance




Basic pharmacology relevant to the action of drugs on the eye




Diagnostic drugs




Therapeutic drugs




The optometric management of ocular adverse reactions to systemic medications




Ocular disease




The development of refractive error




Techniques



Visual acuity and contrast sensitivity




Objective refraction




Subjective refraction




Clinical assessment of accommodation




Binocular vision assessment




Examination of the anterior segment of the eye




Examination of the posterior segment of the eye




Ocular biometry, colour vision testing and electrophysiology




Visual field examination




Contact lenses




Prescribing spectacles




Alternate vision correction




Intraocular pressure and Pachymetry




Management



General Management



Objectives of the eye and vision examination




Communication skills in optometry - case history and case disposition




Legal aspects of optometry in the United Kingdom




Management of Special Populations



Paediatric assessment




Eye protection




Low vision




Aging populations




Optometric assessment and management of patients with developmental disability



Index