Quick Reference Glossary of Eyecare Terminology
Quick Reference Glossary of Eyecare Terminology

Author: Joseph Hoffman

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781556423703

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A special effort was made to cover information needed for the certification exams in ophthalmic and optometric assisting, low vision, surgical assisting, opticianry, and contact lenses. This little book pays big dividends. You will find 210 abbreviations and over 2,300 ophthalmic words in this up-to-the-minute glossary compiled by the editor-in-chief of Ocular Surgery News, the leading clinical newspaper in ophthalmology and optometry. While other eyecare word books overload their pages with obsolete expressions, Latin and Greek phrases, obscure diseases, and other medical terms that you will never have to use, Joseph Hoffman has streamlined his word selection so you get all the current terminology you will need on the job.

Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology
Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology

Author: Janice K. Ledford

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2024-06-01

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 1040142796

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A leading resource for nearly two decades and a daily reference for thousands of eyecare professionals, the Fifth Edition of Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology continues this tradition and provides the latest terms, concepts, conditions, and important resources in an instant. Janice K. Ledford and Joseph Hoffman have updated and expanded this essential resource to reflect today’s dialect while retaining the core features associated with this user-friendly reference book: accurately defined terms, cross-referencing, acronyms and abbreviations, and a plethora of additional information in the appendices. Compact, concise, and informative, Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology, Fifth Edition, provides quick access to over 3,700 terms and their definitions, including over 400 new words. This pocket-sized companion also contains 25 appendices. Additionally, pronunciations have been added—an attribute users are sure to appreciate. With a history of excellence, an easy-to-use format, and the latest information, Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology, Fifth Edition is a must have for anyone working in eyecare or an eyecare-related industry. Features: An atlas of ocular anatomy drawings Updated list of pertinent web sites Updated drug tables A reading guide Appendices Include: Medical terminology Subjective grading systems Common abbreviations The metric system English-to-Spanish ocular history flow sheet

Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology
Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology

Author: Al Lens

Publisher: Slack Incorporated

Published: 2007-09-27

Total Pages: 475

ISBN-13: 9781556428050

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A leading resource for nearly two decades and a daily reference for thousands of eyecare professionals, the Fifth Edition of Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology continues this tradition and provides the latest terms, concepts, conditions, and important resources in an instant. Janice K. Ledford and Joseph Hoffman have updated and expanded this essential resource to reflect today's dialect while retaining the core features associated with this user-friendly reference book: accurately defined terms, cross-referencing, acronyms and abbreviations, and a plethora of additional information in the appendices. Compact, concise, and informative, Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology, Fifth Edition, provides quick access to over 3,700 terms and their definitions, including over 400 new words. This pocket-sized companion also contains 25 appendices. Additionally, pronunciations have been added—an attribute users are sure to appreciate. With a history of excellence, an easy-to-use format, and the latest information, Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology, Fifth Edition is a must have for anyone working in eyecare or an eyecare-related industry. Features: • An atlas of ocular anatomy drawings • Updated list of pertinent web sites • Updated drug tables • A reading guide Appendices Include: • Medical terminology • Subjective grading systems • Common abbreviations • The metric system • English-to-Spanish ocular history flow sheet

Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist Exam Review Manual
Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist Exam Review Manual

Author: Janice K. Ledford

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2024-06-01

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1040136958

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The Basic Bookshelf for Eyecare Professionals is a series that provides fundamental and advanced material with a clinical approach to clinicians and students. A special effort was made to include information needed for the certification exams in ophthalmic and optometric assisting, low vision, surgical assisting, opticianry, and contact lens examiners. The Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist Exam Review Manual is a review book designed for those preparing for the COMT® certification exam. This manual offers some 600 multiple-choice questions on every topic listed in the test criteria, including advanced levels of tonometry, visual fields, color vision, clinical optics, motility, photography, pharmacology, and general medical knowledge. Material that is unique to COMTs, such as microbiology and special instruments & techniques, are also covered. Explanatory answers, often with supporting illustrations and tables as well as the reference from which the material was obtained, are offered to round out your study experience. Suggested study texts are listed, along with an appendix on how to take a practical examination.

Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology

Author: Louis Probst

Publisher: SLACK Incorporated

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 562

ISBN-13: 1556427352

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A comprehensive, yet accessible, guide to medical and surgical ophthalmology that succinctly addresses the diagnosis and treatment of all major diseases of the eye. The editors, along with the 16 world expert subspecialty contributors, have organized the concise, clinically focused, and user-friendly chapters by subspecialty and include the indications, techniques, and complications of common ophthalmic surgical procedures. This attentive chapter organization reflects the way modern-day ophthalmology is practiced. It delivers practical emphasis, allowing the reader to apply the information into a clinical setting. Residents will additionally benefit from the surgical options discussed for specific disorders. Ophthalmology features more than 400 high-quality diagrams, figures, and colour photographs; diagrams, tables, and figures to facilitate comparisons and assimilation of the information; references to provide a starting point for further study and research; and study questions at the conclusion of each chapter to allow readers to test their knowledge and prepare for important examinations. It is comprehensive and practical enough to be a complete resource for the ophthalmologist, ophthalmology resident, optometrist, as well as family physicians, medical students, and ophthalmic technician.

Ophthalmic Dictionary and Vocabulary Builder for Eye Care Professionals
Ophthalmic Dictionary and Vocabulary Builder for Eye Care Professionals

Author: Harold A Stein

Publisher: JAYPEE BROTHERS PUBLISHERS

Published: 2012-12-15

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 9350259818

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The Ophthalmic Dictionary and Vocabulary Builder for Eye Care Professionals depicts anatomy, physiology, optics, genetics, embryology, and basic computer terms, where ophthalmic medical terminology is rapidly proliferating, with etiological terminology frequently replacing long-standing descriptive terminology and even historical eponymy designations. Publisher has prepared a practical book whose function, at the bottom line, is to assist in communication and to help develop vocabulary. Major topics discussed include anatomy, optics, pharmacology, genetics, embryology, disorders of the cornea and conjunctiva, glaucoma, strabismus, disorders of the retina and vitreous, ocular tumors, systemic diseases and the eye, neuro-ophthalmology, cataract surgery, intraocular lenses, glaucoma surgery, corneal surgery, eyelid, lacrimal and orbital surgery, laser surgery, and retinal and vitreous surgery. A new chapter on refractive surgery has been added to this rapidly expanding subspecialty.

Certified Ophthalmic Technician Exam Review Manual
Certified Ophthalmic Technician Exam Review Manual

Author: Janice K. Ledford

Publisher: SLACK Incorporated

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9781556426483

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The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam Review Manual, Second Edition is a revised edition of the best selling exam preparation manual. It is an essential resource for anyone preparing to become certified as an ophthalmic assistant. With over 650 exam-style questions and explanatory answers, illustrations, and photographs, this user-friendly text is excellent for both learning and reviewing important eye care topics. Subjects include taking a patient history, lensometry, measuring intraocular pressure, understanding optics, and much more. This edition is also helpful for students and others studying for certification in optometry, contact lenses, and opticianry.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam Review Manual
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam Review Manual

Author: Janice K. Ledford

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2024-06-01

Total Pages: 426

ISBN-13: 1040142168

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The best-selling exam preparation manual for more than 15 years has been extensively updated into a Third Edition. With revisions and additional material that match the new JCAHPO® criteria for Certified Ophthalmic Assistants (COA®), this study resource will remain the top choice for those studying for certification. With nearly 1,400 questions, the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam Review Manual, Third Edition contains more questions with explanatory answers than any other study aid. Additionally, all 19 exam criteria headings are covered inside, including history taking, visual assessment, medical ethics, pharmacology, ophthalmic imaging, surgery, and more. Features: • Study tips, hints, and test-taking strategies • Explanatory answers for every question • Updated to reflect new JCAHPO COA exam criteria Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam Review Manual, Third Edition by Janice K. Ledford will be the most talked-about resource for those studying for the COA® exam, students in ophthalmic and optometric assisting programs, and those who wish to review before taking the COT® exam.

Handbook of Ophthalmology
Handbook of Ophthalmology

Author: Amar Agarwal

Publisher: SLACK Incorporated

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 762

ISBN-13: 9781556426858

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The Handbook of Ophthalmology is a pocket size, ready reference book that is a compact review of diagnostic eye disorders. Presented in an outline format, the detailed information inside this resource for ophthalmic conditions is perfect for everyone involved with ophthalmology from residents to advanced surgeons. The Handbook of Ophthalmology edited by Dr. Amar Agarwal contains detailed information for each eye disorder including etiology, classic signs, symptoms, differential diagnosis, work-up, risk factors, management, pharmacology, and future considerations. The user-friendly Handbook of Ophthalmology covers all of the essential information on various eye diseases including the surgical aspects of management of the diseases. Fifty of ophthalmology's top experts bring detailed information covering the A to Z's of ophthalmology to the pages of this unique and comprehensive book. Including volumes of critical information in one compact book, students, residents, and surgeons alike will want to have a copy of Handbook of Ophthalmology by their side. Additional Features: Over 200 illustrations and clinical photographs A comprehensive index created using in-depth detail for cross-referencing and easy diagnosis. A detailed but simple guide on ocular therapeutics with dosages and side effects. Inside for each eye disorder: Etiology Classic signs Symptoms Differential Diagnosis Work-up Risk Factors Management Pharmacology Future Considerations

A Systematic Approach to Strabismus
A Systematic Approach to Strabismus

Author: Virginia C. Karlsson

Publisher: SLACK Incorporated

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781556427947

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"Written for the true beginner, the updated and revised second edition of A Systematic Approach to Strabismus examines the basic types of strabismus, ocular motility, ocular examination of pediatric patients, and extraocular muscle anatomy and functions."--BOOK JACKET.