
Orthokeratology
1st Edition
Principles and Practice
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.
Key Features
- Features practical and comprehensive information on Orthokeratology that isn't available in other resources
- Provides an international approach to the subject
- Thoroughly evaluates all of the available literature and evidence
- Offers sensible guidelines for practice for anyone thinking of using OrthoK lenses
- Designed for those who wish to update their knowledge concerning Orthokeratology and who want a thorough, balanced view of the procedure
- Written by international experts in the field
Table of 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
Details
- No. of pages:
- 320
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Butterworth-Heinemann 2004
- Published:
- 9th July 2004
- Imprint:
- Butterworth-Heinemann
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780702038143
- Paperback ISBN:
- 9780750640077
About the Author
John Mountford
Affiliations and Expertise
Optometrist and Contact Lens Specialist,
David Ruston
Affiliations and Expertise
NF Burnett Hodd Contact Lens Practitioners and Optometrists, London, UK
Trusit Dave
Affiliations and Expertise
Eyetech Optometrists, Wyken, Coventry, UK