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ORTHOKERATOLOGY
OrthokeratologyPrinciples and Practice
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By
John Mountford, Dip App Sc, FCLSA, FAAO, Optometrist and Contact Lens Specialist,
David Ruston, BSc, FRCOptom, DCLP, FAAO, NF Burnett Hodd Contact Lens Practitioners and Optometrists, London, UK
Trusit Dave, PhD, MCOptom, FAAO, Eyetech Optometrists, Wyken, Coventry, UK

Description
This unique resource demystifies the subject of orthokeratology and provides practical information for all those interested in the technique. Critical, balanced, and informative, it thoroughly evaluates the literature and evidence, gives sensible guidelines for practice, and features an international approach. This text is modern, comprehensive, and contains a wealth of color illustrations.

Audience
Contact lens practitioners and optometrists; students of the above and dispensing opticians

Contents
Introduction and history of orthokeratology Corneal topography Reverse geometry lens designs Overnight and extended wear RGP lenses Patient selection and preliminary examination Trial lens fitting Corneal and refractive changes Computerised modelling of outcomes and lens fitting in orthokeratology Aftercare Problem solving Force modelling

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 320 pages, publication date: JUL-2004
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-4007-7
ISBN-10: 0-7506-4007-3
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN


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Last update: 27 Sep 2008
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