Buch, Englisch, 680 Seiten, CDROM, 004, Format (B × H): 230 mm x 288 mm, Gewicht: 2292 g
Buch, Englisch, 680 Seiten, CDROM, 004, Format (B × H): 230 mm x 288 mm, Gewicht: 2292 g
ISBN: 978-0-7506-8818-5
Verlag: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN
Completely updated and revised, this classic text provides a definitive reference work on contact lenses for all optometrists, dispensing opticians, ophthalmologists and contact lens practitioners. - A prestigious list of internationally known experts has contributed chapters and Judith Morris is Consultant Editor for this the fifth edition.
- The book has been brought up to date to reflect modern day contact lens practice yet still provides the basic scientific foundations. From silicone hydrogels, orthoK and digital imaging to practice law, research projects and practical optics, all you need is included in one volume
- Redesigned with numerous high quality line diagrams and clinical illustrations to further explain points brought out in the text.
- Refocused and tightened the content has been overhauled to provide you with an essential touchstone for everyday practice.
- Erudite, definitive and comprehensive the book now concentrates on the evidence behind contact lens practice and enables you to make informed choices about the care you give to your patients.
- A companion website provides access to additional materials and further content.
An everyday definitive reference work, this classic, beautifully designed text has been reinvented to provide the modern eye care practitioner with all the essential knowledge that they need in one volume.
Zielgruppe
Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians, Ophthalmologists, Contact Lens Practitioners, the contact lens industry.
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Weitere Infos & Material
1 The history of contact lenses
2 Anatomy and physiology of the cornea and related structures
3 Contact lens materials
4 Microbiology, lens care and maintenance
5 Tears and contact lenses
6 Optics
7 Clinical instrumentation in contact lens practice
8 Assessment of patient suitability for contact lenses
9 Rigid gas permeable corneal lens fitting
10 Soft contact lens fitting
11 Patient management
12 Toric contact lens fitting
13 Toric Extended and continuous wear lenses
14 Bifocal and multifocal contact lenses
15 Sclerals
16 Lens checking: soft and rigid
17 After-care
18 Medical aspects of contact lenses, diagnosis and treatment
19 Orthokeratology
20 Keratoconus
21 High prescriptions
22 Post-keratoplasty contact lens fitting
23 Post-refractive surgery
24 Paediatric contact lenses
25 Cosmetic and prosthetic contact lenses
26 Contact lenses in other abnormal ocular conditions
27 Contact lens manufacturing
28 Modification procedures
29 Special types of contact lenses and their uses
30 Contact lens correction and myopia progression
31 Contact lens standards
32 Legal issues and contact lenses
33 Setting up a research project
