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Edited By
Nathan Efron, BScOptom PhD (Melbourne), DSc (Manchester), FAAO (Dip CL), FIACLE, FCCLSA, FBCLA, Research Professor, School of Optometry, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
Description
* Logical structure, with relevant chapters grouped into coherent sections, eg soft lenses will always be considered before rigid lenses
to reflect current usage than historical development. * Completely up to date * A correct balance of material between and within sections
and chapters to reflect relative importance of different topics * Modern, attractive style concentrating on key points * Illustrations
of the highest quality and design * Full colour, attractively presented format * Clinical protocols and guidance for practitioners
* Truly this book will be the definitive 21st Century text on the subject for all students and practitioners
Audience
Optometrists and dispensing opticians in training and practice
Contents
Historical perspective; Structure and function of the anterior eye; Visual optics; Clinical techniques; Soft lens materials; Soft lens
manufacture; Soft lens optics; Soft lens measurement; Soft lens design and fitting; Rigid lens materials; Rigid lens manufacture; Rigid
lens optics; Rigid lens measurement; Rigid lens design and fitting; Scleral lenses; Unplanned lens replacement; Planned soft lens replacement;
Planned rigid lens replacement; Toric lens design and fitting; Correcting presbyopia; Extended wear and continuous wear; Care systems;
Tinted lenses; Sport; Contact lens complications; Initial assessment and history taking; Preliminary examination and refraction; Dispensing
and patient education; Aftercare examination; Patient compliance; Babies, infants and children; High ametropia; Keratoconus; Post-keratoplasty;
Post-refractive surgery; Therapeutic applications; Orthokeratology; Diabetes and other systemic disorders; Practice management
| Bibliographic details |
Hardbound, 528 pages, publication date: JAN-2002
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-4690-1
ISBN-10: 0-7506-4690-X
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN
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