Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology, Fifth Edition

by Ledford, Janice K.; Hoffman, Joseph

• ISBN13: 9781556428050
• ISBN10: 1556428057
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-27
• Publisher: Slack Incorporated

Summary

A leading resource for nearly two decades and a daily reference for thousands of eyecare professionals, theFifth EditionofQuick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminologycontinues 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 todayrs"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 Editionis a must have for anyone working in eyecare or an eyecare-related industry. Features: bull; An atlas of ocular anatomy drawings bull; Updated list of pertinent web sites bull; Updated drug tables bull; A reading guide Appendices Include: bull; Medical terminology bull; Subjective grading systems bull; Common abbreviations bull; The metric system bull; English-to-Spanish ocular history flow sheet

Author Biography

For over 25 years now, Janice K. Ledford, COMT has been using her skills both in the ophthalmic exam room and on the printed page. While she is probably best known for her certification review books and editorship of The Basic Bookshelf for Eyecare Professionals, she is also a published novelist (search Jan Roadarmel Ledford on the Internet). She is currently employed as a fee-basis technologist with Dr. Charles Kirby as well as the Asheville Veterans Administration Eye Clinic. Jan has two sons, a daughter-in-law, and a granddaughter and grandson. She lives in Franklin, NC with her two cats. Joseph Hoffman has worked in medical publishing since 1985 and was the editor-in-chief of the Ocular Surgery News publication group from 1996 to 2001. He has won writing awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and Apex. He is currently the proprietor of Hoffman Health Care Communications.

Table of Contents

Dedications

Acknowledgements

About the Authors

Preface

How to Use This Book

Dictionary of Terms List of Appendices

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Medical Terminology

Atlas of Ocular Anatomy Drawings

The Schematic Eye

The Cranial Nerves

Classifications of Nystagmus

Red Eye Differential Diagnosis

The Subjective Grading System

Slit Lamp Findings for Systemic Diseases and Conditions

Systemic Disorders and Their Effects on the Eye

Ophthalmic Drugs

Lasers in Ophthalmology

Ocular and Systemic Effects of Topical Ocular Drugs

Troubleshooting Glasses Problems

Normal Values of Common Blood Tests

The Metric System

English and Metric Conversion

Weights and Measures

Optical Formulas

Manual Alphabet for Communicating With the Hearing Impaired

The Braille Alphabet

English-to-Spanish Ocular History Flowchart

Certification as Paraoptometric and Ancillary Ophthalmic Personnel

Web Sites Related to Eyecare

Suggested Reading

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