The Optometrist's Practitioner-Patient Manual

by Phillips, Anthony J.

• ISBN13: 9780750675390
• ISBN10: 075067539X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2008-07-01
• Publisher: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN

Summary

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. There are many occasions in clinical practice when a picture will tell a thousand words. For all optometrists who would like to be able to show their patients simple, clear and high quality illustrations of procedures and conditions, The OPTOMETRIST'S PRACTITIONER-PATIENT MANUAL is the answer. Moving through anatomy, spectacle lenses, abnormal conditions, contact lenses and binocular vision, this practical and durable handbook is an excellent chair-side aid for practitioners to help patients understand their ocular conditions. It can help you explain why specific tests are being advised or a certain optical aid is being prescribed. Wth full colour throughout and incorporating patient reading charts, this unique manual encourages patient understanding, patient compliance and loyalty whilst being a real time-saver for practitioners. No practice should be without it! The first practitioner-patient manual for optometrists Over 150 full colour, ultra-clear illustrations All common conditions covered Lie-flat binding for ease of use Laminated pages for robust long life Includes reading charts A truly invaluable tool to aid practitioner-patient communication

Table of Contents

Reading Charts

The Eye

The Eye Frontal View

Cross Section of the Eye

The Fundus with differing Pigment Levels

Nerve Pathway

Refractive Errors

Presbyopia

Why do I see better in good light or if I screw up my eyes

What does 6/6 or 20/20 mean

Surgical Correction of Focal Errors

Spectacle Lenses

Bifocal/Multifocal Types

Progressive Lenses

Effect of Refractive Index and Lens Diameter on Thickness

Lenticulated Lenses

Refractive Index Effects

Anti-Reflection Coatings

Polarizing Lenses

DriveWear Lenses

Abnormal Conditions Anterior Eye

Belpharitis

Anterior

Blepharitis

Posterior

Cataract

Cataract Surgery

Capsular opacification

Corneal Grafting

Colour vision

Cysts and Styes

Dendritic Ulcers

Dry Eyes

Fuchs Dystrophy

Glaucoma

Causes of Glaucoma

The optic Disc

Disc Haemorrhage

Visual Field Screening in Glaucoma

Pinguecula and Pterygia

Subluxated Lens

Tears Drainage

Watering Eyes

Posterior Eye

Asteroid Hyalosis

Cholesterol Plaque

Choroidal Naevus

Corneal Bullae

Diabetic Changes

Drusen

Epiretinal Membrane

Posterior Vitreous Detachment

Macular Degeneration - Amsler Grid

Macular Degeneration

Myopic Degenration

Toxoplasmosis

Retinal Detachment

Venous Occlusion

Visual Fields

Visual Fields - Other Losses

Contact Lenses

RGP Fit Assessment

Astigmatic Orientation

Contact Lens Markings

Inside Out Determination

GPC/CLPC

SEALs

Keratoconus

Ortho-K

Lens Deposits

Lens Handling

Soft Lens Removal

RGP Removal

Binocular Vision

The Extra-ocular Muscles

Strabismus

Suppression Areas

Phorias

Divergence Excess

Convergence Insufficiency

Accommodative Insufficiency

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