Optometry / opticians Books
Aeon Books Ltd Practical Iridology: Using the Eye as a Guide to
Book SynopsisHow to use the iris of the eye as a diagnostic medical tool The human iris provides a unique window into our bodies, offering clues to our past, present, and future health. Its related science—iridology—allows us to assess our wellbeing and provides pathways to follow to ensure we remain physically and emotionally fit. Iridologist and herbalist Peter Jackson-Main demonstrates just how easy it is for readers to make use of this diagnostic tool. With just a small flashlight and a mirror, you can begin to compare your eyes with the dozens shown in this book, learning about your constitution and how you can avoid potential health problems In this revised and expanded edition, Practical Iridology also explains what the colours and markings of your eyes reveal; details dietary and exercise routines for different iris types; provides a visual glossary of the different iris signs; and offers guidance in preparing remedies.Trade Review“Peter’s work on iridology is just the way I like it: commonsense, simple, and practical. After all, what good is any clinical tool if the end result is not the patient learning more about themselves, so they can adjust their lifestyle to get more quality and quantity out of life. Peter’s work helps the patient learn more about themselves, so they can fine-tune their lifestyle and make better choices, to get the most out of life.” Dr. Richard Schulze, ND, founder of Natural Healing Clinic and Dr. Schulze’s Herbal Products Company “Through his extensive experience, as both an iridology practitioner and a gifted teacher, Peter has skilfully reorganised the teachings of past masters into a contemporary framework. With thoughtful diagnostic questions and practical recommendations, he eloquently explains that once we grasp the true essence of the iris, it can serve as a profound insight into both the inner reality of a person and the external manifestation of bodily ailments. Practical Iridology represents a milestone in the field of iridology. Readers will undoubtedly find themselves captivated by the transformative potential of this ancient art and science.” Toni Miller, ND, DHM, MII, CCII, Fellow Ir, leading iridology teacher, researcher, lecturer, and author of The Integrated Iridology Textbook “Practical Iridology, revised and expanded, distils Peter Jackson-Main’s extensive clinical and teaching experience over forty-five years. This is a trusted and easy-to-use book that affirms the uniqueness of each individual and empowers them to manage their health. In his unique and elegant style, Peter provides a range of natural, safe, and easy healing protocols. This resource is ideal for both the iridologist and any individual who seeks optimum health, wellbeing, and vitality.” M Salim Khan, President of The Guild of Naturopathic Iridologists International
£28.49
Jessica Kingsley Publishers How Behavioral Optometry Can Unlock Your Child's
Book SynopsisVisual dysfunctions can limit children's concentration, self esteem and school success as they struggle to understand fundamentals such as colors, letters and how to judge distance. With the right help, these obstacles can be overcome, allowing children to reach their full potential and see the world clearly.This accessible book explores how visual problems develop and how they can be reversed through effective and efficient visual therapy. It breaks down myths surrounding visual dysfunction and explains in straightforward terms the various conditions that could be impacting a child's perception, even if they have perfect sight. The visual therapy used in behavioral optometry retrains the brain to perform visual skills more effectively. In these pages there is clear guidance on the array of therapies, techniques and aids available, all of which can make a profound difference to a child's life.This introductory guide to behavioral optometry will be a welcome resource for parents and professionals in search of options to help a child who is experiencing visual problems.Trade Review“In these pages Joel Warshowsky, OD, shows how important it is for the success of behavioral vision care treatments, as well as health care at large, to be caring and empathetic, to listen to one's patients and to find supportive ways to communicate back with them. Over many years he has sung this theme consistently and in harmony with his excellent clinical skills. This book is the pinnacle of his work and encapsulates his caring demeanor in a way that all health care practitioners can learn from and employ in their own practices.” -- Paul Harris, Doctor of Optometry, Associate Professor, Southern College of Optometry, Tennessee, USAThis book should be required reading for every parent, patient and professional who cares for children! It is a fascinating written work full of practical, easy to understand information about vision and your child…This book will become your guide to your child's success. -- Bruchie Barbara Langsam, parent, New York City, USAThis is an interesting book which would be of value to any special needs coordinator or other specialist teacher working with children... A very worthwhile read! -- Mary Mountstephen, SEN Magazine.Warshowsky comes across as a nice guy who has a passion for his field of work. His own experiences as a child and his experience of observing many children who seem to be let down by the education system is what drives his interest in this field. Many children have considerable resources invested in them but still fail to thrive and behavioural optometry, according to Warshowsky, can explain these anomalies... the book is divided into three parts and is clearly written. The first part is concerned with how vision problems affect a child and how this differentiates from sight problems. Part two expands on what vision therapy is and what it entails and finally he discusses specific vision problems and the therapeutic use of corrective lenses. There is a very useful appendix with exercises parents could try, which for a family on low income with no access to a behavioural optometrist could be helpful. -- AsteensTable of ContentsPreface. Introduction: My Vision for this Book. Part I. Understanding Vision in Children: Background and Basics. 1. Understanding the Effects of the "Failure Syndrome" in a child. 2. Convergence: What is it and Why is it Important. 3. The Difference Between Good Eyesight and Functional Vision. Part II. Overcoming Blocks and Unlocking Potential: What is Vision Therapy and When is it Needed?. 4. Vision Therapy: History and How it Works. 5. How Vision Therapy Can Aid Learning. 6. Vision Therapy and Learning Disabilities. 7. The Role of the Behavioral Optometrist in the Child Study Team. 8. Vision Therapy and Occupational Therapy: A Co-joined Approach. Part III. Specific Vision problems and Behavioral Optometric Interventions. 9. Types of Lenses and How They Help. 10. Some Specific Vision Problems: Nearsightedness, Strabismus, and Amblyopia. Epilogue: When I was Twelve. Resources. A Sample Letter. Visual Function Self Test. Exercises That May Be Done At Home. If you have Questions. Suggested Reading. Glossary.
£14.99
Elsevier Health Sciences Optometry Science Techniques and Clinical
Book SynopsisOffers an introduction to the theory and practice of optometry. From the fundamental science of vision to clinical techniques and the management of common ocular conditions, this book encompasses the essence of optometric practice. It features over 400 illustrations.Trade Review"This is a great primer on the primary care of optometric patients. It would not be possible to go into any great depth on any one topic, but this book provides a comprehensive overview of the entire spectrum of the field of optometry. It is written in an easy to read format that will enable students and busy practitioners to quickly access information of interest. There is no other single book available that can compare to the wealth of information in this one. It is a very worthwhile contribution and a book that every optometry student and optometrist should have." Weighted Numerical Score: 92 - 4 Stars! - Doody's Review - March 2010 "The editors and authors achieved the primary objective of producing a basic or introductory book on the science and practice of optometry. This book is highly recommended as a valuable addition to any optometrist's library." Optometry and Vision Science, Vol. 88, No. 7, July 2011Table of ContentsPART 1 Optometric Science Chapter 1 Forming an optical image: the optical elements of the eye, WN Charman Chapter 2 Anatomy of vision, Gary E Baker Chapter 3 Visual development, Carol Westall Chapter 4 The psychology of vision, James M Gilchrist Chapter 5 Visual Performance, WN Charman Chapter 6 Basic pharmacology relevant to the action of drugs on the eye, Michael J Doughty Chapter 7 Diagnostic drugs, Carly Lam Chapter 8 Therapeutic drugs, Graham Hopkins Chapter 9 The optometric management of ocular adverse reactions to systemic medications, Bernard Gilmartin Chapter 10 Ocular disease, Christopher Bentley and Ranjit Sandhu Chapter 11 The development of refractive error, Nicola Logan PART 2 Techniques Chapter 12 Visual acuity and contrast sensitivity, Mark C Lay, Elizabeth Wickware and Mark Rosenfield Chapter 13 Objective refraction, David A Atchinson Chapter 14 Subjective refraction. Mark Rosenfield Chapter 15 Clinical assessment of accommodation, Mark Rosenfield Chapter 16 Binocular vision assessment, Bruce Evans Chapter 17 Examination of the anterior segment of the eye, Keith Edwards, Jerome Sherman, Joan K Portello and Mark Rosenfield Chapter 18 Examination of the posterior segment of the eye, Sherry J Bass Chapter 19 Ocular biometry, colour vision testing and electrophysiology, Leon N Davies Chapter 20 Visual field examination, John Flanagan Chapter 21 Contact lenses, Lyndon Jones and Kathy Dumbleton Chapter 22 Prescribing spectacles, Glyn Walsh Chapter 23 Alternate vision correction, Shehzad A Naroo Chapter 24 Intraocular pressure and Pachymetry, Shabbir Mohamed and Sunil Shah PART 3 Management SECTION A General Management Chapter 25 Objectives of the eye and vision examination, Kent M Daum Chapter 26 Communication skills in optometry - case history and case disposition, Cathy Pace Chapter 27 Legal aspects of optometry in the United Kingdom, Susan Blakeney SECTION B Management of Special Populations Chapter 28 Paediatric assessment, Susan J Leat Chapter 29 Eye protection, Christine Purslow and Rachel North Chapter 30 Low vision, Jan Lovie-Kitchin Chapter 31 Aging populations, Bruce P Rosenthal Chapter 32 Optometric assessment and management of patients with developmental disability, Kathryn Saunders Index
£71.24
Elsevier Health Sciences The Eye
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAnatomy of the eye and orbit. Embryology and early development of the eye and adnexia. Genetics. Biochemistry and cell biology. Physiology of vision and the visual system. General and ocular pharmacology. Immunology. Microbiology and infection. Pathology
£81.89
Elsevier Health Sciences System for Ophthalmic Dispensing
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Frame Types and Parts 2 Frame Measurements and Markings 3 Measuring the Interpupillary Distance 4 Frame Selection 5 Reference Point Placement, Multifocal Height, and Blank Size Determination 6 Ordering and Verification 7 Lens Insertion 8 Standard Alignment 9 Adjusting the Frame 10 Frame Repairs and Modifications 11 Review of Elementary Mathematical Principles 12 Characteristics of Ophthalmic Lenses 13 Lens Curvature and Thickness 14 Optical Considerations With Increasing Lens Power 15 Optical Prism: Power and Base Direction 16 Optical Prism: Decentration and Thickness 17 Fresnel Prisms and Lenses 18 Lens Design 19 Segmented Multifocal Lenses 20 Progressive Addition Lenses 21 Anisometropia 22 Absorptive Lenses 23 Lens Materials, Safety Eyewear, and Sports Eyewear 24 How Lenses Are Edged Appendix A: ANSI Z80.1 Prescription Ophthalmic Lenses-Recommendations Appendix B: Special-Purpose Frames Appendix C: Correcting Vertical Imbalance for Both Distance and Near Viewing Proficiency Test Answer Key Glossary Index
£78.84
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Local Flaps in Facial Reconstruction
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Reconstructive surgeons will be rewarded by reading this well-written and informative book." -©Doody's Review Service, 2021, Jeffrey S. Rosenthal, MD (Bridgeport Hospital) Doody's Score: 97 - 5 Stars!Table of ContentsSECTION I: FUNDAMENTALS 1. Anatomy of Facial Skin and Scalp 2. Skin Flap Physiology 3. Biomechanics of Skin Flaps 4. Wound Closure Techniques 5. Preparation of the Patient 6. Flap Classification and Design 7. Rotation Flaps 8. Transposition Flaps 9. Advancement Flaps 10. Bilobe Flaps 11. Rhombic Flaps 12. Melolabial Flaps 13. Paramedian Forehead Flaps 14. Z: Plasty 15. Skin and Composite Grafts 16. The Use of Skin Grafts with Local Flaps SECTION II: RECONSTRUCTION OF FACIAL STRUCTURES 17. Reconstruction of the Eyelids 18. Reconstruction of the Nose 19. Reconstruction of the Lips 20. Reconstruction of the Cheek 21. Reconstruction of the Forehead 22. Reconstruction of the Auricle 23. Reconstruction of Congenital Auricular Malformations 24. Reconstruction of the Scalp SECTION III: ADJUNCTIVE SURGERY 25. Controlled Tissue Expansion In Facial Reconstruction 26. Complications of Local Flaps 27. Scar Revision of Local Flap Refinement 28. Management of Vascular Abnormalities of the Face
£223.19
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Visual
Book Synopsis
£75.04
Elsevier Health Sciences Sports Vision
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction to Sports Vision, 2. Visual Task Analysis in Sports 3. Visual Information Processing in Sports 4. Visual Performance Evaluation 5. Sports Vision Screening and Report Strategies 6. Prescribing for the Athlete 7. Management of Sport-Related Ocular Injuries and Concussion 8. Sports Vision Training 9. Sports Vision Practice Development Multiple appendices
£56.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division The Ophthalmic Assistant
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDoody's Core Titles® 2022Table of ContentsSection One: Basic Sciences 1. Anatomy of the eye 2. Physiology of the eye 3. Optics 4. Pharmacology 5. Microbiology Section Two: Clinical Practice 6. Office efficiency and public relations 7. History taking 8. Preliminary examination 9. Vision function and impairment 10. Understanding ophthalmic equipment 11. Refractive errors and how to correct them 12. History of spectacles 13. Facts about glasses 14. Rigid contact lenses: basics 15. Soft contact lenses 16. Advanced techniques in soft and rigid contact lens fitting 17. Dry eyes 18. Managing a contact lens practice 19. Visual fields 20. Automated visual field testing Section Three: Common Clinical Eye Problems or Common Clinical Conditions 21. Ocular Injuries 22. The urgent case 23. Common eye disorders 24. Common retinal disorders 25. Glaucoma 26. Uveitis 27. Examination of the newborn, infant and small child 28. Maintenance of ophthalmic equipment and instruments Section Four: Surgical Technique 29. Aseptic technique and minor office surgery 30. The operative patient 31. Highlights of ocular surgery 32. Surgical Correction of Presbyopia 33. Assisting the Surgeon 34. Lasers in ophthalmology 35. Ambulatory surgery 36. Refractive surgery 37. Corneal Collagen Cross Linking in the Management of ectatic diseases 38. Wavefront aberrations and custom ablation Section Five: Ocular imaging 39. Optical coherence tomography 40. Computerized corneal topography 41. Specular microscopy 42. Diagnostic ultrasound Section Six: Special procedures 43. Ocular motility and binocular vision 44. Ophthalmic photography 45. Visual aids for the partially sighted Section Seven: Community ocular programs 46. Blind persons in the modern world 47. Art and the eye 48. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Section Eight: Expanded roles in eye care delivery 49. Computers in ophthalmic practice Section Nine: Role of assistants in eye care 50. Allied health personnel in ophthalmology 51. Ophthalmology ethics 52. Ophthalmic allied health personnel: scope of practice 53. Testing of ophthalmic skills 54. The development of ophthalmic assistants in North America 55. Ophthalmic assisting in the international community and in the prevention of blindness Section Ten: Atlas of Clinical Ophthalmic Disorders 56. Atlas of Clinical Ophthalmic Disorders
£67.49
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Handbook of Retinal OCT Optical Coherence
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart 1: Introduction to OCT Section 1: OCT: What It Is Section 2: Data and Interpretation Section 3: OCT Artifacts Section 4: Normal Retinal Anatomy and Basic Pathologic Appearances Part 2: Optic Nerve Disorders Section 5: Interpretation of Optic Nerve OCTs Section 6: Optic Nerve Disorders Part 3: Macular Disorders Section 7: Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration Section 8: Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration Section 9: Macular Pathology Associated with Myopia Section 10: Vitreomacular Interface Disorders Section 11: Miscellaneous Causes of Macular Edema Section 12: Miscellaneous Macular Disorders Part 4: Vaso-Occlusive Disorders Section 13: Diabetic Retinopathy Section 14: Retinal Vein Occlusion Section 15: Retinal Artery Occlusion Part 5: Inherited Retinal Degenerations Section 16: Inherited Retinal Degenerations Part 6: Uveitis and Inflammatory Diseases Section 17: Posterior Non-Infectious Uveitis Section 18: Posterior Infectious Uveitis Part 7: Trauma Section 19: Physical Trauma Section 20: Photothermal, Photomechanical, and Photochemical Trauma Part 8: Tumors Section 21: Choroidal Tumors Section 22: Retinal Tumors Section 23: Other Tumors Part 9: Peripheral Retinal Abnormalities Section 24: Retinal Detachment Section 25: Retinoschisis Section 26: Peripheral Lattice Degeneration
£89.09
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Keratoconus
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection 1: Keratoconus Principles Chapter 1: Historical Perspectives Chapter 2: Keratoconus Definitions Chapter 3: Keratoconus Epidemiology Chapter 4: Pathophysiology of Keratoconus Chapter 5: Clinical Course of Keratoconus Section 2: Diagnosis Chapter 6: Keratoconus: Classification Chapter 7: Genetics of Keratoconus Chapter 8: Biomechanics Chapter 9: Inflammation in Keratoconus Chapter 10: Associated Diseases Chapter 11: Differential Diagnosis of Keratoconus Section 3: Imaging Chapter 12: Corneal Topography Chapter 13: Tomography: Scheimpflug Chapter 14: Tomography: Scheimpflug and Placido Chapter 15: Anterior Segment OCT Chapter 16: Brillouin Scanning Microscopy Section 4: Non-Surgical Management Chapter 17: Contact Lenses and Spectacles Section 5: Surgical Management Chapter 18: Surgical Planning Chapter 19: Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments (ICRS): Mechanism and Techniques Chapter 20: Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments (ICRS): Results and Complications Chapter 21: Corneal Crosslinking Physiology and Techniques Chapter 22: Corneal Crosslinking Results and Complications Chapter 23: Corneal Crosslinking in Pediatric Patients with Keratoconus Chapter 24: Iontophoresis-Assisted Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking Chapter 25: Laser Surgery Chapter 26: Phakic Intraocular Lenses Chapter 27: Lamellar Keratoplasty Chapter 28: Penetrating Procedures Chapter 29: Alternative Techniques Chapter 30: Cataract Surgery in the Keratoconus Patient Section 6: Case Studies Chapter 31: Asymmetric Keratoconus: Case Study Chapter 32: Central Keratoconus: Case Study Chapter 33: Very Early Keratoconus: Case Study Chapter 34: Advanced Keratoconus: Case Study
£97.19
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Case Reviews in Ophthalmology
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsOptics/Refraction Neuro-Ophthalmology/Orbit Pediatric Ophthalmology/Strabismus External Disease/Adnexa Anterior Segment Posterior Segment
£55.79
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Review of Ophthalmology
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsOptics Pharmacology Embryology/Pathology Neuro-Ophthalmology Pediatrics/Strabismus Orbit/Lids/Adnexa Cornea/External Disease Uveitis Glaucoma Anterior Segment Posterior Segment
£63.89
Elsevier Health Sciences Dry Eye Disease
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection 1: What is Dry Eye Disease (DED)? 1 What is Dry Eye Disease: Evolving Definitions and Epidemiology 2 Questionnaires Used to Assess Dry Eye Disease 3 Clinical Assessment of Dry Eye Disease: Tear Film and Ocular Surface Health 4 Clinical Assessment of Dry Eye Disease: Nerve Health 5 Pathophsiology of Dry Eye Disease using Animal Models 6 Pathophsiology of Dry Eye Disease using Human Models Section 2: Dry Eye Disease (DED) in Specific Populations 7 Sjögrens and Dry Eye Disease 8 Graft versus Host and Dry Eye Disease 9 Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Dry Eye Disease 10 Systemic Pain Conditions and Dry Eye Disease 11 Ocular Conditions and Dry Eye Disease Section 3: Treatment of Dry Eye Disease (DEF) 12 Treatment of Dry Eye Disease in the United States 13 Treatment of Dry Eye Disease in Asia 14 Treatment of Dry Eye Disease in Europe 15 Treatment of Ocular Pain Not Responsive to Traditional Dry Eye Disease Treatments
£56.69
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Ocular Telehealth
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book provides a practical guide to optometric and ophthalmic telehealth and the specialties within those fields. The tables and figures are useful, and the information is well organized. The editor has managed to put together an impressive array of topics relating to ocular telehealth in a thorough, concise text for eye care providers." ©Doody's Review Service, 2022, Theresa Cassidy, OD (Southern College of Optometry) Doody's Score: 5 Stars!Table of ContentsPreface Preface 1 Introduction 1 Background, Definitions, and an Introduction to Ocular Telehealth. 1 Introduction to Telehealth: Background and Definitions 1 Comprehensive Eye Telehealth 1 Cornea, Anterior Segment, and External Disease Telehealth 1 Glaucoma Telehealth 1 Pediatric Ocular Telehealth 1 Ocular In-home Monitoring Devices 1 Implementing an Eye Telehealth Program: General considerations and principles. 2 General 2 Comprehensive Eye Telehealth 2 Oculoplastic and Orbit Surgery Telehealth 2 Retina, Uveitis, Ocular Oncology Telehealth 3 Oculoplastics 3 Oculoplastic and Orbit Surgery Telehealth 4 Anterior Segment & Cornea 4 Cornea, Anterior Segment, and External Disease Telehealth 4 Neuro-ophthalmology Telehealth 4 Ocular Telehealth Programs Around the World: Canada, India, and China 5 Glaucoma 5 Glaucoma Telehealth 5 Low vision and Vision Rehabilitation Telehealth 6 Retina 6 Retina, Uveitis, Ocular Oncology Telehealth 7 Pediatric Ophthalmology 7 Pediatric Ocular Telehealth 8 Neuro-ophthalmology 8 Tele Neuro-ophthalmology 9 Low vision 9 Low Vision and Ocular Rehabilitation Telehealth 9 Implementing an Eye Telehealth Program: Technology considerations and equipment. 9 Ocular Telehealth and Provider Education: Integrating Telehealth Techniques into Training Curriculum and Future Practice. 10 Global Telehealth 10 Highlight on International Ocular Telehealth Programs in China and India 10 Implementing an Eye Telehealth Program: Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement 11 In-home monitoring devices 11 Ocular In-home Monitoring Devices 11 Implementing an Eye Telehealth Program: Ethical and Legal Considerations 12 Needs Assessment 12 General considerations and principles for Implementing an Eye Telehealth Program 12 Monitoring Quality and Improving an Eye Telehealth Program 12 Telehealth for Acute Ocular Triage 13 Stakeholder engagement and Patient Buy in 13 Technology Considerations for Implementing an Eye Telehealth Program 14 Technology considerations 14 Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement in Eye Telehealth Programs 14 The Role of Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence on Ocular Telehealth 15 Coding & Billing & Reimbursement 15 Ethical and Legal Considerations in Eye Telehealth Programs 16 Ethical and Legal Considerations 16 Monitoring Quality and Improving an Eye Telehealth Program 17 Quality 17 Acute Ocular Triage Telehealth 18 Ocular Triage 18 The Role of Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence on Ocular Telehealth 19 AI 19 Educating Future Providers on Ocular Telehealth and Integrating Telehealth into Future Practice. 20 Education
£60.29
Wiley Orthoptic Assessment and Management
Book SynopsisThis revision and reference text for pre-registration and postgraduate optometrists covers procedures for investigating heterophoria, heterotropia, vergence and accommodative anomalies, and the diagnosis of disorders of voluntary eye movement, nystagmus and supranuclear defects, paresis and non-paralytic incomitancy. Both motor and sensory anomalies are discussed together with syndromes involving oculomotor anomalies. Clinical management is outlined in protocols in an easily assimilable form. The new edition includes two new chapters on vision training and case management which will interest optometrists and orthoptists involved in sports vision, developmental vision therapy and the care of ophthalmic patients with neurological lesions. Pre-registration optometrists will find the chapters on routine orthoptic assessment and the professional qualifying examination of particular interest.Table of ContentsNormal and abnormal binocular vision;. Background: orthoptic terminology, surgical principles, the development of orthoptic techniques;. Ocular deviations: motor anomalies;. Ocular adaptations: sensory anomalies;. Clinical investigation of binocular anomalies;. Heterophoria and anomalies of vergence and accommodation;. Exercises for vergence, version and fixation;. Heterotropia;. Incomitancy;. Nystagmus, irregular eye movements, internuclear and supranuclear binocular anomalies;. Professional qualifying examination technique;. Case studies;. References and background reading;. Appendices;. Index. Differential diagnosis of strabismus and amblyopia;. History of orthoptic;. Oculomotor deviations;. Oculosensory anomalies;. Routine orthoptic procedures;. Heterophoria assessment and management protocols;. Vision training exercises;. Concomitant heterotropia classification, diagnosis and treatment;. Acute strabismus, supranuclear eye movement disorders, nystagmus, strabismus syndromes;. Professional examination technique and questions;. Case management examples;. Glossary
£107.06
Elsevier Health Sciences Contact Lenses
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContact Lenses 6e Contact Lens History and Material Development 1. The History of Contact Lenses 2. Contact Lens Materials Anatomy, Physiology and Patient Suitability 3. Ocular Anatomy 4. Microbiology, Lens Care and Maintenance 5. Tears and Contact Lenses 6. Assessment of Patient Suitability For Contact Lenses Instrumentation and Lens Design 7. Optics and Lens Design 8. Clinical Instrumentation in Contact Lens Practice Lens Fitting Modalities 9. Rigid Gas-Permeable Corneal Lens Fitting 10. Soft Contact Lens Fitting 11. Toric Contact Lens Fitting 12. Extended- And Continuous-Wear Lenses 13. Bifocal and Multifocal Contact Lenses 14. Scleral and Mini-Scleral Contact Lenses Patient Management and Aftercare 15. Patient Management 16. After-Care 17. Management of Contact Lens Induced Pathology 18. Lens Checking: Soft and Rigid Specialist Lens Fitting 19. Orthokeratology 20. Keratoconus 21. High Prescriptions 22. Post-Keratoplasty Contact Lens Fitting 23. Postrefractive Surgery 24. Paediatric Contact Lenses 25. Cosmetic and Prosthetic Contact Lenses 26. Therapeutic and Bandage Lenses For Abnormal Ocular Conditions 27. Special Lens Types 28. Myopia Progression and Contact Lens Control 29. Contact Lens Manufacturing 30. Contact Lens Standards 31. Legal Issues and Contact Lenses 32. Setting Up a Research Project 33. Modification Procedures - ONLINE ONLY Grading Scales
£158.39
Elsevier Health Sciences Contact Lens Complications
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContact Lens Complications, 4e Quick Find Index Part I: Examination and Grading 1. Anterior Eye Examination 2. Grading Scales 3. Grading Morphs Part II: Eyelids 4. Blinking Abnormalities 5. Lid Wiper Epitheliopathy 6. Eyelid Ptosis 7. Meibomian Gland Dysfunction 8. Eyelash Disorders Part III: Tear Film 9. Dry Eye 10. Mucin Balls Part IV: Conjunctiva 11. Conjunctival Staining 12. Lid-Parallel Conjunctival Folds 13. Conjunctival Redness 14. Papillary Conjunctivitis Part V: Limbus 15. Limbal Redness 16. Vascularized Limbal Keratitis 17. Superior Limbic Keratoconjunctivitis Part VI: Corneal Epithelium 18. Corneal Staining 19. Epithelial Microcysts 20. Epithelial Oedema 21. Epithelial Wrinkling Part VII: Corneal Stroma 22. Stromal Oedema 23. Stromal Thinning 24. Deep Stromal Opacities 25. Corneal Neovascularization 26. Corneal Infiltrative Events 27. Microbial Keratitis 28. Corneal Warpage Part VIII: Corneal Endothelium 29. Endothelial Bedewing 30. Endothelial Blebs 31. Endothelial Cell Redistribution 32. Endothelial Polymegethism Appendix A: Grading Scales for Contact Lens Complications Appendix B: Guillon Tear Film Classification System
£97.19
Elsevier Health Sciences Kanskis Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsEyelids Lacrimal Drainage System Orbit Dry Eye Conjunctiva Cornea Corneal and Refractive Surgery Episcleral and Sclera Lens Glaucoma Uveitis Ocular Tumours Retinal Vascular Disease Acquired Macular Disorders Hereditary Fundus Dystrophies Retinal Detachment Vitreous Opacities Strabismus Neuro-Ophthalmology Ocular Side Effects of Systemic Medication Trauma
£66.59
Elsevier Health Sciences Contact Lens Practice
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This fourth-edition book serves as a guide to the history of contact lenses, ocular surface anatomy, types of contact lenses, replacement modalities, specialty lenses, and appropriate patient examination and management considerations. Divided into six parts, it begins with basic information on the history of contact lenses with further chapters outlining advanced materials and complex fitting considerations. The book outlines major advances in lens materials, designs, and complications since the first edition. It reviews current clinical diagnostic instrumentation, including corneal topography, ocular biometry, and optical coherence tomography. Full-color images, illustrations, and tables enhance the text. The book is an essential guide for contact lens examinations, fitting, material selection, and resolving complications." ©Doody’s Review Service, 2023, Cheryl E Mengelt, OD (Southern College of Optometry)Table of ContentsPart I Introduction 1 Historical perspective 2 Anterior eye 3 Visual optics Part II Soft contact lenses 4 Soft lens materials 5 Soft lens manufacture 6 Soft lens optics 7 Soft lens measurement 8 Soft lens design and fitting 9 Soft toric lens design and fitting 10 Soft lens care systems Part III Rigid contact lenses 11 Rigid lens materials 12 Rigid lens manufacture 13 Rigid lens optics 14 Rigid lens measurement 15 Rigid lens design and fitting 16 Rigid toric lens design and fitting 17 Rigid lens care systems Part IV Lens replacement modalities 18 Daily disposable soft lenses 19 Reusable soft lenses 20 Planned replacement rigid lenses Part V Special lenses and fitting considerations 21 Presbyopia 22 Extended wear 23 Scleral lenses 24 Orthokeratology 25 Myopia Control 26 Keratoconus 27 High ametropia 28 Babies and children 29 Therapeutic applications 30 Post- surgery - NEW 31 Sport 32 Tinted lenses and ultra-violet Protection 33 Diabetes Part VI Patient examination and management 34 History taking 35 Diagnostic instruments 36 Preliminary examination 37 Patient education 38 Aftercare 39 Complications 40 Compliance 41 Infection control - NEW 42 Practice management Appendices A Contact lens design and specifications B Contact lens tolerances C Vertex distance correction D Corneal curvature - corneal power conversion E Hydrogel lens average thickness F Hydrogel lens oxygen performance G Constant edge clearance rigid lens designs H Soft toric lens misalignment demonstrator I Contact lens dry eye questionnaire J Efron grading scales for contact lens complications K Scleral lens fit scales
£122.39
Johns Hopkins University Press The Eye Book
Book SynopsisThe Owner's Manual for Your Eyes: The most comprehensive guide to taking care of vision. Winner of the National Health Information Award (Consumer Decision-Making Information) by the National Health Information Awards, American Book Fest Best Book Social Change and Current Events by the American Book FestIn The Eye Book, specialist Dr. Gary H. Cassel presents readers with trusted, evidence-based information they can rely on to protect vision and learn more about how to treat any eye problems that come up. This easy-to-understand volume takes a step-by-step approach, providing an overview of the eye's anatomy, a tour of healthy vision, and an explanation of what steps readers and health care providers should take to address vision issues. Drawing on years of clinical experience with patients, Cassel also looks at eye complications associated with common medical conditions (for example, diabetes) along with the best treatments for eye conditions, such as cataracts and glaucoma. Now iTrade ReviewWhether you've been in the optical business for a week or a decade or two, The Eye Book is a great addition to your optical library.—The Optical Journal[The Eye Book] is clearly written and provides just the right amount of detail to be of interest to the reader looking to learn more about their vision health or for the family physician looking for ways to describe the basics of eye care to curious patients.—Family MedicineTable of ContentsList of Vision Myths and Common Eye QuestionsList of FiguresPrefacePart I. Introduction1. A Guide to Your Eyes2. How Our Vision Changes over Time3. Top Tips to Take Care of Your Eyes and Your VisionPart II. Getting to 20/204. The Eye Exam5. All about Eyeglasses6. Contact Lenses: Everything You Need to Know7. Refractive Surgery: Is This a Good Option for You?Part III. The Big Problems for Aging Eyes8. Cataracts9. Glaucoma, the "Silent Thief"10. Age-Related Macular DegenerationPart IV. Other Eye Problems: Diagnosis and Treatment11. The Eyelids12. The Cornea13. The Conjunctiva14. The Complicated World of Tears15. The Uvea: Iris, Ciliary Body, and Choroid16. The Retina and Vitreous17. The Optic NervePart V. Other Things You Need to Know18. Eye Trauma and Emergencies19. General Health Problems That Can Affect the Eyes20. Living Well with Low VisionWith Michelle Bianchi OTR/L, CLVT21. Common Medications That Affect the Eyes22. Cosmetics and the EyesAppendix A. Vision MythsAppendix B. A Guide to Eye Medications and Related DrugsSigns and Symptoms IndexGeneral Index
£18.45
Johns Hopkins University Press The Eye Book
Book SynopsisThe Owner's Manual for Your Eyes: The most comprehensive guide to taking care of vision. In The Eye Book, specialist Dr. Gary H. Cassel presents readers with trusted, evidence-based information they can rely on to protect vision and learn more about how to treat any eye problems that come up. This easy-to-understand volume takes a step-by-step approach, providing an overview of the eye's anatomy, a tour of healthy vision, and an explanation of what steps readers and health care providers should take to address vision issues. Drawing on years of clinical experience with patients, Cassel also looks at eye complications associated with common medical conditions (for example, diabetes) along with the best treatments for eye conditions, such as cataracts and glaucoma. Now in its second edition, this bestselling book continues to provide the interested reader, along with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, internists, and family doctors, with practical information about eyeglass Table of ContentsList of Vision Myths and Common Eye QuestionsList of FiguresPrefacePart I. Introduction1. A Guide to Your Eyes2. How Our Vision Changes over Time3. Top Tips to Take Care of Your Eyes and Your VisionPart II. Getting to 20/204. The Eye Exam5. All about Eyeglasses6. Contact Lenses: Everything You Need to Know7. Refractive Surgery: Is This a Good Option for You?Part III. The Big Problems for Aging Eyes8. Cataracts9. Glaucoma, the "Silent Thief"10. Age-Related Macular DegenerationPart IV. Other Eye Problems: Diagnosis and Treatment11. The Eyelids12. The Cornea13. The Conjunctiva14. The Complicated World of Tears15. The Uvea: Iris, Ciliary Body, and Choroid16. The Retina and Vitreous17. The Optic NervePart V. Other Things You Need to Know18. Eye Trauma and Emergencies19. General Health Problems That Can Affect the Eyes20. Living Well with Low VisionWith Michelle Bianchi OTR/L, CLVT21. Common Medications That Affect the Eyes22. Cosmetics and the EyesAppendix A. Vision MythsAppendix B. A Guide to Eye Medications and Related DrugsSigns and Symptoms IndexGeneral Index
£22.50
Johns Hopkins University Press The Glaucoma Guidebook
Book SynopsisAn easy-to-read yet thorough guide to understanding and managing glaucoma and taking care of your vision. *Winner of a National Health Information Book Award, an American Book Fest Health: Aging/50+ Award, and an American Book Fest Health/General Award*Gold Winner of the National Health Information Book Award by the National Health Information AwardsWhen you receive a glaucoma diagnosis, knowing where to turn and how to understand treatment options can be overwhelming. Fifty percent of people with glaucoma do not even know they have the disease, and those who do may still struggle with managing it. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to irreversible blindness. The Glaucoma Guidebook is an invaluable resource for anyone living with glaucoma and for those who are at high risk of developing the disease. Dr. Constance Okeke, an expert with over 20 years of experience helping thousands of patients see better, provides the critical advice and best practices needed to take control of your Table of ContentsForewordPrefaceContributing EditorsIntroductionChapter 1. Understanding GlaucomaWhat Does Glaucoma Look Like? Part 1What Is Glaucoma?What Does Glaucoma Look Like? Part 2What Are the Types of Glaucoma?How is Glaucoma Diagnosed?How is Glaucoma Treated?Who is at Risk for Glaucoma?Recommendations for Eye ExamsWhat Is the Impact of Glaucoma?Chapter 2. 12 Expert Tips to Prevent BlindnessTip 1. Don't Ignore the SignsTip 2. Do the "Cover Your Eyes So You Can See" TestTip 3. Accept the Disease, Don't Accept DefeatTip 4. Conquer Your Fears: Don't Despair, Have Hope.Tip 5. Take Glaucoma SeriouslyTip 6. Partnering with Your DoctorTip 7. Know What Is ExpectedTip 8. Keep Your Medical RecordsTip 9. Talk to Your FamilyTip 10. Be Honest with YourselfTip 11. Know the Risks Associated with Glaucoma and CataractsTip 12. Manage Your Glaucoma & Dry EyesChapter 3. Keeping it Real. Real Patients. Real Advice.ConclusionAcknowledgmentsResourcesGuide to Putting in Eye Drops CorrectlyCaregiver's GuideAdditional Resources for CaregiversGuide to Finding a Glaucoma SpecialistAdditional Resources for Glaucoma PatientsReferencesPhilanthropyIndexConstance Okeke, MD, MSCE
£14.25
Rowman & Littlefield The Hidden Link Between Vision and Learning
Book SynopsisVision, in all its complexity, is more than meets the eye. The knowledge that lies between the covers of this book will define, with depth and clarity, what this magnificent sense actually encompasses and why it is critical to the learning process. Far beyond 20/20, vision involves more than two-dozen skills that enable us to navigate through the world. There are inestimable numbers of children who are struggling with learning, and compromised in ways most people are unaware of, because these little-known visual skills are not functioning properly. This can profoundly impact a child's success in school, and in life. The symptoms of an unrecognized vision disorder can mimic other conditions, for which many children may be classified or medicated. Because of this, the potential for misdiagnosing the true cause of a child's struggles is enormous. This book reveals the untold facts about the sense we rely on most and understand the least. You will come away fully informed, enricheTrade ReviewThe symptoms of many vision problems can mimic disorders such as dyslexia and ADHD. As Rosen, a mom and a teacher, capably explains, that’s one reason why it’s a big deal if eyesight issues go undetected. She learned this fact when she found out that her own daughter fell below grade level in written expression. It turns out that she had a previously undiagnosed condition that caused her to see double, which made it difficult for her to track lines of print on a page.... This well-presented, scholarly effort is rich in information, and parents and teachers of children with disabilities will find it useful. * Booklist *Seeing is not always believing–or understanding–especially for youngsters ... Vision–not just eyesight, but vision–is so critical to learning that it impacts a child's academic success in very significant ways. There are untold numbers of youngsters struggling with their learning because their visual skills are not functioning properly. And too often, these youngsters are not diagnosed, they're misdiagnosed, or they are shunted to the side and labeled. Ms. Rosen ... has authored a groundbreaking, eye-opening book about this little-known learning and behavioral problem. In The Hidden LInk Between Vision and Learning: Why Millions of Learning-Disabled Children are Misdiagnosed Ms. Rosen takes a very complex subject and clarifies it for the lay person, bringing to light the issue through her assiduous research and her own experience as a mother to a youngster who overcame vision-related learning problems. * The Jewish Standard *Bravo Wendy Rosen! Her book, The Hidden Link Between Vision and Learning, is going to help many children get the help they need. The book takes the reader (hopefully parents and teachers of children who are struggling in school) through a logical progression in understanding the relationship between vision and learning.... Thank you Wendy Rosen, for encouraging so many to get involved and reminding us why it is important and how much is at stake. * Mindsight, the COVD Blog *In The Hidden Link Between Vision and Learning, Wendy Beth Rosen has made an important addition to the ongoing effort to get America’s children the vision care they need. The importance of this effort cannot be understated: If a child is not able to see to read, that child will not be successful in school and in life. Vision comes before learning.... Read this book, rejoice in its clarity, and give it to all the teachers and parents and school administrators and pediatricians and politicians you can buttonhole. We – as a country, as parents, and as educational and medical practitioners of all kinds – can fix this problem, just as soon as we acknowledge its existence. * Vision Development & Rehabilitation *[W]e are [big fans] of Wendy Beth Rosen’s new book.... It’s almost as if everything we’ve ever wanted a non-optometrist to write about vision and learning is encapsulated here.... [Y]ou must read this book cover to cover.... I can’t imagine a more authoritative looking book, with such well-researched content, that you could possibly give anyone to enlighten them about or provide reinforcement about what you do. * The VisionHelp Blog *Please consider reading [The Hidden Link Between Vision and Learning] or pass it on to someone if you suspect there is a vision and learning related struggle. This book is an easy read and filled with a bunch of great information! * Dynamic Center for Vision Therapy *Wendy Rosen’s book, The Hidden Link Between Vision and Learning, is more than a book. It’s part of a relentless quest to educate and ultimately open eyes to an issue with far-reaching societal implications. Wendy Rosen has the fire. * The Vision Therapy Center *Wendy Beth Rosen has brought together an impressive amount of information pointing to the importance of early comprehensive visual testing and therapy that will impact the lives of so many children, families, the educational system, and even the national economy. This is a must read for parents, educators, health professionals, lawmakers and anyone committed to a better future through our children. -- Carla Hannaford, PhD, biologist, author, and international consultantVision is so much more than seeing, as we learn in this highly informative and provocative book. In understanding the role of vision in the reading process, the whole child must be taken into consideration, and developmentally appropriate practice must guide it. Reading is more than decoding words. This book is a must-read for all early childhood educators. -- Marcy Guddemi, PhD, executive director, Gesell Institute of Child Development, New Haven, CTThis is a book that should be read by every school psychologist, clinician, pediatrician, and all other professionals working with children in a diagnostic or therapeutic capacity. You will learn, as I did, that there is much more to vision than meets the eye, and that we must understand far more than visual acuity if we are to understand how children are functioning. Until these conditions are recognized and addressed, we will continue to err in the labeling and treatment of many childhood problems. This book will open your eyes to your eyes, and to those of your children. -- Maurice J. Elias, PhD, professor of clinical psychology, Rutgers University, author of “The Other Side of the Report Card: Assessing Students' Social, Emotional, and Character Development”Wendy Beth Rosen has written a fascinating and important book on a topic too often overlooked: the connection between vision and learning. I certainly didn’t know that there is a difference between vision and eyesight, that there’s more to vision than 20/20, or that millions of children struggle in school due to undiagnosed vision problems. Parents and teachers alike need to read this eye-opening book! -- Rae Pica, author, “What If Everybody Understood Child Development?”When Wendy Rosen couldn’t figure out why her bright, eager-to-learn daughter was struggling in elementary school, she set out to find answers. And find them she did: in a little-diagnosed and little-understood vision-related learning problem that affects an untold number of other children as well. In The Hidden Link Between Vision and Learning, Rosen brings her parental love and determination, as well as her teacher knowledge and experience, to the lucky ones who will benefit from her research, her stories, and her advice. -- Sara Bennett, co-author, “The Case Against Homework”, founder, Stop Homework.This book is a terrific introduction to children's vision. It considers vision and visual problems much more fully than is customary, and in a way that parents and educators can easily understand. Moreover, it discusses vision as it occurs in the whole child--a living, breathing, thinking, feeling child who is coping with the real world. As such, the book makes a valuable contribution to the child development literature. -- William Crain, Professor of Psychology, The City College of New York, and author of Theories of Development: Concepts and ApplicationsWritten by an education consultant, this marvelous book offers unique insights on why the association between vision and learning has remained hidden. More than a commentary on a system that has failed our children, Ms. Rosen’s diligent research and accessible prose will benefit countless numbers of parents and educators. -- Leonard J. Press, O.D., FAAO, FCOVD, optometric director, The Vision & Learning CenterTable of ContentsPreface Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: The Difference Between Vision and Eyesight Chapter 2: What Are Vision-Related Learning Problems? Chapter 3: Why Haven’t I Heard About This Before? Chapter 4: “…but I was told this is a bunch of hooey!” Chapter 5: Sensory Overload – Plugged In, Overworked, and Overwhelmed Chapter 6: Changing Lives – Making a World of Difference Chapter 7: Their Future, Our Future Chapter 8: A Vision for Learning A Special Note to Parents and Teachers Epilogue Afterword Appendix I Appendix II Acknowledgments Resources References Author Bio Index
£34.20
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Perfect Sight Without Glasses The Cure Of Imperfect Sight By Treatment Without Glasses Dr Bates Original First Book Natural Vision Improvement Black White Edition
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Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Clinical Cases in Eye Care
Book Synopsis Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! Clinical Cases in Eye Care provides real-world case examples to illustrate the current scope of primary eye care practice. Over 120 clinical cases help readers gain familiarity with frequently seen scenarios as they would unfold in a typical setting. This case collection is a useful teaching and learning tool for instructors, students and clinicians. Provides more than 120 clinical case examples written by global experts who discuss conditions that they encounter on a regular basis in the clinical setting. Supports problem-based learning strategies used in contemporary eye care education, stimulating real-world questions and discussion throughout the curriculum. Covers a wide range of cases commonly seen in today’s practice, including refractive, perceptual, binocular vision, anterior and posterior segment, neurological and systemic disorders. Includes a detailed
£74.15
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Clinical Manual of Contact Lenses
Book SynopsisSelected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! Up to date, easy to use, and well-illustrated, Clinical Manual of Contact Lenses, 5th Edition, helps both students and practitioners fit, evaluate, and troubleshoot contact lens issues in everyday practice. Written by renowned experts in the field, this practical guide is designed for quick access to key information, and includes sample cases, nomograms, and proficiency checklists that summarize and emphasize important points. Thoroughly revised content ensures you'll have the most current guidance on rigid gas permeable lens design and fitting, soft lens problem solving, orthokeratology, bifocal correction, and much more. Features greatly revised chapters on scleral lens fitting, clinical management of keratoconus, postsurgical fitting, presbyopia, extended wear, and correction of astigmatism. Includes new chapters on myopia control and orthokeratology, specialty contac
£88.39
Kaplan Publishing Oat Prep Plus 2023-2024: 2 Practice Tests +
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Kaplan Publishing OAT Prep Plus Sixth Edition
Book SynopsisKaplan's OAT Prep Plus provides the test-taking strategies, realistic practice, and expert guidance you need to get the OAT results you want. Our comprehensive subject review reflects the blueprint of the exam, question types, and test interface. You'll get two full-length practice OATs and expert tips to help you face Test Day with confidence. The Best Review Two full-length, online practice exams for test-like practice Study-planning guidance More than 600 practice questions for every subject, with detailed answers and explanations 16-page full-color study sheets for high-yield review on the go A guide to the current OAT Blueprint so you know exactly what to expect on Test Day Comprehensive review of all of the content covered on the OAT Expert Guidance Our books and practice questions are written by veteran teachers who know studentsevery explanation is written to help you learn Kaplan's experts ensure our practice questions and study materials are true to the test We inven
£67.49
SPIE Press Visual Optics: Lectures in Optics, Vol 4
Book SynopsisThis fourth volume in the series Lectures in Optics provides comprehensive coverage of Visual Optics, which is the field of optics as applied to the function of the eye, a magnificent and highly complicated optical system. The optics part of vision in a 'well-performing' eye pertains to the effects responsible for formation and initial detection of the retinal image—the picture of the world as it is projected onto the photosensitive layer of the eye, the retina.The book presents the necessary concepts and definitions that explain retinal image properties, including aspects such as visual acuity and color perception. It discusses the optics of the eye in the presence of refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, certain limitations to vision such as accommodation and near vision, and effects of aging on vision such as presbyopia and low vision. Finally, chapters devoted to ophthalmic optics and prismatic effects provide in-depth coverage of the optics involved in the correction of refractive vision disorders.Table of Contents Optics of the Eye Refractive Elements of the Eye Visual Acuity Optics of the Retina Color Perception Ametropias Accommodation and Presbyopia Astigmatism Ophthalmic Lens Optics Prismatic Effects
£84.00
Austin Macauley Publishers Contemporary Low Vision Care
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£9.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc New Topics in Eye Research
Book SynopsisThe consequences of ageing populations combined with the strain to the human eye caused by computers and widespread poor nutritional practices has resulted in an upsurge of research dealing with vision. This book presents the latest research from around the world in this dynamic field.
£106.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Eye Infections, Blindness & Myopia
Book SynopsisBacterial eye infections are among the leading causes of vision loss and ocular morbidity, yet the widespread use of antibiotics, particularly in combating systemic infections, has led to increased resistance. This book describes studies that have reported resistance to fourth-generation fluoroquinolones used for treating ocular infections. Achieving optimal therapeutic outcomes, which will require new antimicrobial agents with less potential for promoting resistance is also discussed. This book explores endophthalmitis as an intraocular inflammation mainly involving the ocular fluids. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is also reviewed, which is a major opportunistic pathogen and a common cause of bacterial keratitis, especially in contact lens wearers. The new classes of antibiotics have offered alternatives to treat this otherwise antibiotic-resistant bacteria but reports of continued resistance indicate the need for novel areas such as the use of immunisations with attenuated strains of bacteria and treatment with non-antibiotic compounds. Myopia is the most common eyesight problem in the world and is often mild and there are no serious problems. However, it may sometimes lead to blindness. This book explores laser as a way to correct myopia as well as a study of myopia.Finally, this book includes two approaches to resolve myopic macular retinoschisis; one is an approach from inside the eye and the other is from outside the eye. An investigation of eyes for corneal, refractional, and biometric changes, which resulted in the conclusion that there is a statistically significant myopic shift after scleral buckling surgery, is evaluated.
£129.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Geomorphology & Plate Tectonics
Book SynopsisGeomorphology is the scientific study of landforms and the processes that shape them whereas plate tectonics specifically describes the large scale motions of Earth''s lithosphere. This book presents theory, methodology and applications, as well as studies of specific geographic regions. A model to evaluate the effect of groundwater fluctuations on the development of gullies and hence, on landscape evolution is analysed. The use of cosmogenic nuclides in geomorphology and earth-surface processes is also reviewed and uncertainties and limitations related to current understanding of the physical properties of cosmogenic nuclides are summarised. In addition, this book studies plate tectonics in several regions of the world, including Siberia, Western North America, North Africa, India, and Northwest Australia.
£129.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Retinal Degeneration: Causes, Diagnosis, &
Book SynopsisRetinal tissue may degenerate for a number of reasons. Among them are: artery or vein occlusion, diabetic retinopathy, R.L.F./R.O.P. or disease (usually hereditary). Retinitis pigmentosa, retinoschisis, lattic degeneration, and macular degeneration are characterised by progressive types of retinal degeneration. This book presents the latest research in the field.
£116.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Eye Research Developments: Glaucoma, Corneal
Book SynopsisThe consequences of aging populations combined with the strain to the human eye caused by computers and widespread poor nutritional practices has resulted in an upsurge of research dealing with vision. This new book presents leading-edge research in this field focusing on glaucoma, corneal transplantation and bacterial eye infections.
£129.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Understanding Corneal Biomechanics Through
Book SynopsisThe Ocular Biomechanics Group was established in 2002 with one clear target; to develop a virtual reality model of the human eye that can be used effectively and reliably to predict ocular response to surgery, injury and disease. This ambitious, and seemingly illusive, target helped plan our activities over the last 6 years and will still be focusing our efforts as we strive to create the necessary knowledge using experimental methods, build the predictive tools using programming and analysis means, and validate the findings in both the laboratory and the clinic. This book presents an overview of our biomechanical studies from laboratory material characterisation to finite element numerical simulation. The chapter describes what has been achieved and points at the remaining gaps in our knowledge. It explains that while much remains unknown in ocular behaviour, we are now in a good position to use available knowledge to progress predictive modelling and use it in actual applications such as improving the accuracy of tonometry techniques, planning of refractive surgeries and design of contact lenses. The discussion focuses on the cornea, although scleral biomechanics receive some mention. The chapter also refers to microstructural, biomechanical and topographic studies conducted by other research groups. Coverage of these studies has been necessary to provide a more complete image of current understanding of corneal biomechanics.
£46.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Retinitis Pigmentosa: Causes, Diagnosis &
Book SynopsisRetinis Pigmentosa (RP) includes a group of progressive hereditary retinal diseases involving degeneration of rod and cone photoreceptors, predominantly the former, and is one of the leading causes of hereditary blindness in the developed world. Clinical symptoms include nyctalopia, progressive visual field loss, and deterioration in visual acuity in adolescence. It affects one in 3000-5000 individuals and can be caused by mutations in more than 40 genes. In addition, Retinitis Pigmentosa may exist either alone (nonsyndromic) or as part of a neurological or systemic disorder, such as Usher''s syndrome and Infantile Refsum''s disease. There are few effective clinical treatments for retinitis pigmentosa which affects an estimated 1.5 million individuals world-wide. However, understanding the histopathologic changes occurring in RP is critical to understanding the rationale for current therapies, as well as to develop future therapies. This book highlights the most recent research done in the field.
£176.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Macular Degeneration: Causes, Diagnosis &
Book SynopsisThis book presents topical research in the study of macular degeneration, including the correlation of phenotype and genotype in age-related macular degeneration; role of anti-VEGF therapies in neovascular AMD; the biochemical and genetic studies that support the treatment of the pathogenic retina and ocular blood flow in degenerative myopia.
£92.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Eye Research: Volume 1
Book SynopsisThis series presents original leading edge results in the field of eye research. The focus in this compilation is on the anatomy of the cornea as well as the causes, symptoms and treatments for uveitis. Topics discussed include conjunctival-limbal autografts; gene therapy for corneal diseases; uveitis in juvenile idiopathic arthritis; retinal vasculitis in rheumatic disease; Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease and the clinical and immunopathological highlights of non-infectious uveitis.
£101.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Glaucoma: Etiology, Pathogenesis & Treatments
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Coherent Effects in Primary Visual Perception
Book SynopsisThe modern physiology of vision has saved up many facts which contradict the accepted approach to mechanisms of primary visual perception. It had always been considered that an image of some object primarily constructed by the eye cornea and lens first unequivocally is projected to the matrix of photoreceptors (rod and cone cells), and then is exposed to processing in several layers of the nervous cells arranged behind them. However, the optical image is actually projected to photoreceptors through the layers of nervous cells, i.e. our retina is inverted. This book offers a new model of primary visual perception which is well co-ordinated with morphological and experimental data and eliminates the arisen contradictions.
£46.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Conjunctivitis: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Book SynopsisConjunctivitis (commonly called "pink eye" or "Madras eye" is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (the outermost layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids), most commonly due to an allergic reaction or an infection (usually viral, but sometimes bacterial). In this book, the authors discuss allergic disorders of the conjunctiva as well as novel drug delivery approaches in dry eye syndrome therapy. Allergic contact conjunctivitis caused by ophthalmic preparations is explored and examined also are the clinical signs of conjunctivitis.
£92.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Novel Drug Delivery Approaches in Dry Eye
Book SynopsisDry eye syndrome is a common disease of tear film and ocular surface developed in numerous aetiologies. Tear film instability and ocular surface disturbances that subsequently influence the tear film are among the primarily causes of this disease, but many other factors are involved in tear film disorders. Although eye surface is easily reached by classical ocular dosage forms, novel drug delivery systems for ocular administration offer advantages in terms of increased residence time on eye surface and/or controlled release of the drug, with enhanced therapeutic effectiveness. This book provides an overview on the potential benefits and limitations in dry eye syndrome management and reported successful formulations.
£46.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Pharmacological Treatment of Ocular Inflammatory
Book SynopsisNovel strategies for ocular anti-inflammatory therapies are extensively being investigated to increase drug bioavailability and decrease adverse side effects of common treatments. Colloidal carriers based on lipid materials are becoming a suitable alternative due to several advantages, including solubilisation of hydrophobic/lipophilic anti-inflammatory drugs followed by bioavailability enhancement, modification of pharmacokinetic parameters, and protection of sensitive drugs from physical, chemical or biological degradation. This book presents and discusses data on the improvements being made in regards to novel drug delivery systems.
£46.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Cataracts: Causes, Symptoms, & Surgery
Book SynopsisA cataract is a clouding that develops in the crystalline lens of the eye or in its envelope, varying in degree from slight to complete opacity and obstructing the passage of light. This book reviews research in the field of cataracts inclusive of the application of virtual reality in cataract surgery simulation for ophthalmology training and an analysis of the surface properties of four different intraolcuar lens materials currently used in cataract surgery. Also discussed, herein, is the future of cataract surgeries; disability glare effects and cataracts as a problem of road safety in driving; the pharmacological treatment of ocular inflammatory diseases; among others.
£176.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Eye Movement: Theory, Interpretation, & Disorders
Book SynopsisEye movements are a key factor in human vision. During steady state fixation where the visual attention is voluntarily centred on a fixation estimulous, the eye shows involuntary small movements that exhibit an erratic trajectory. This book describes fixational eye movements, their mathematical models, and the factors that affect fixation. Also explored, herein, is Congential Nystagmus, which is one of the diseases that affect binocular vision, reducing the visual quality of a subject, saccadic eye movements, eye movement patterns in hemispatial neglect and eye-gaze input systems used by people with severe disabilities.
£86.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Encyclopedia of Eye Research: 3 Volume Set
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