The Ophthalmic Assistant: A Guide for Ophthalmic Medical Personnel - Softcover

Stein MD MSC(Ophth) FRCS(C) DOMS(London), Harold A.; Slatt MD FRCS(C), Bernard J.; Stein MD FRCS(C), Raymond M.; Slatt, Bernard J.; Stein, Raymond M.; Stein, Harold A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0323009131 ISBN 13: 9780323009133

Publisher: Mosby, 2000

Synopsis

Thoroughly revised and updated, The Ophthalmic Assistant: Fundamentals and Clinical Practices provides ophthalmic assistants with comprehensive information on all aspects of ophthalmology. This 900-page, heavily illustrated book covers basic information on eye care delivery followed by clinical skills and equipment usage. Includes entirely new information on glaucoma medication, cataract surgery, pharmacological agents and refractive surgery.

Provides up-to-date coverage of the equipment used every day.

Includes subspecialty equipment used for glaucoma, eye surgery, diagnostic testing and refractive surgery.

Provides the latest information on important topics such as phacoemulsification, fluorescein aniography, MRI, and pediatric opthalmology.

Features 16 valuable appendices, a color atlas of common disorders and a glossary for quick reference.

Includes chapter outlines and self-review questions that help assistants locate needed information and test their knowledge in each area.

Incorporates new information on refractive surgery, pharmacological agents, and glaucoma medication.

Provides new surgical techniques in cataract surgery and changes in post-op management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0323009131
• ISBN 13: 9780323009133
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 880