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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 2011
Table 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
