 |
|
| CONTACT LENS PRACTICE
| |
| | |
|
|
To order this title, and for more information, click here
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
Highly designed and beautifully presented with illustrations of the best quality possible, this book draws together contributions from
international experts in the field. It has been rigorously edited to provide a highly readable and approachable book truly relating
theory to practice with its evidence based approach with practical protocols and guidance for practitioners.
This book:
* Provides
an fascinating 'historical time line' of contact lens development and explains the current global situation
* Explains how contact
lenses are fabricated, designed, manufactured and measured
* Outlines a rational clinical approach to modern contact lens fitting
*
Reviews the scientific principles that underpin the clinical application of contact lenses
* Details the various applications of contact
lenses
Students of optometry and dispensing optics will find all the information that they require within the pages of this text.
It will be an essential ready reference for all contact lens 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
|
042/212
Last update: 30 Nov 2009
|
|
| |
| | |
|
|
| |
Home | Elsevier Sites | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Feedback | Site Map | A Reed Elsevier Company