Description
Book SynopsisOphthalmic Dictionary and Vocabulary Builder is a desk-size reference for ophthalmic words. The book is divided into different sections to cover every sector of ophthalmology and provides the origins of words to assist learning. Authored by recognised authorities in Canada and the USA, this fourth edition has 150 images and illustrations and a new chapter on refractive surgery and imaging words such as OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
Table of ContentsPART ONE: DICTIONARY
PART TWO: VOCABULARY BUILDER
SECTION 1: BASIC SCIENCE.
1. Anatomy
2. Physiology
3. Optics
4. Pharmacology: Ophthalmic Drugs and Toxic Substances
5. Genetics
6. Embryology
7. Research Terms
8. Basic Computer Terms 1.SECTION 2: REFRACTION, SPECTACLES, AND CONTACT LENSES.
9. Refraction
10. Spectacles
11. Contact Lenses
SECTION 3: DISORDERS OF THE EYE.
12. Disorders of the Cornea and Conjunctiva
13. Glaucoma
14. Strabismus
15. Disorders of the Retina and Vitreous
16. Ocular Tumors
17. Systemic Diseases and the Eye
18. Neuro-ophthalmology
SECTION 4: SURGERY OF THE EYE.
19. Cataract Surgery
20. Intraocular Lenses
21. Glaucoma Surgery
22. Corneal Surgery
23. Eyelid, Lacrimal and Orbital Surgery
24. Laser Surgery
25. Retinal and Vitreous Surgery
26. Strabismus Surgery
27. Refractive Surgery
SECTION 5: OPHTHALMIC TESTS, DEVICES, IMAGING AND
MISCELLANEOUS TERMS.
28. Ophthalmic Tests and Devices
29. Miscellaneous Terms
APPENDICES.A. Abbreviations and Symbols in Clinical Use
B. Metric Conversion (US).C. Estimating Visual Loss
D. Vertex Conversion Table
E. Conversion Table Relating Diopters by Corneal Refracting Power to Millimeters of Radius of Curvature
F. Compensation for Effect of Vertex Distances (Used When Plus Lens is Moved Away from the Eye)
G. Compensation for Effect of Vertex Distances (Used When Plus Lens is Moved Toward the Eye)
H. Dioptric Curves for Extended Range of Keratometer
Bibliography and Supplementary Readings
