The Ophthalmic Assistant: A Text for Allied and Associated Ophthalmic Personnel - Softcover

Stein MD MSC(Ophth) FRCS(C) DOMS(London), Harold A.; Stein MD FRCS(C), Raymond M.; Freeman MD FACS, Melvin I.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0323394779 ISBN 13: 9780323394772

Publisher: Elsevier, 2017

Synopsis

Now in its tenth edition, the best-selling The Ophthalmic Assistant, by Drs. Harold A. Stein, Raymond M. Stein, and Melvin I. Freeman, is your go-to resource for practical, up-to-date guidance on ocular diseases, surgical procedures, medications, and equipment, as well as paramedical procedures and office management in the ophthalmology, optometry, opticianry or eye care settings. Thoroughly updated content and more than 1,000 full-color illustrations cover all the knowledge and skills you need for your day-to-day duties as well as success on certification and recertification exams. This comprehensive text provides essential learning and practical guidance for ophthalmic assistants, technicians, medical technologists, physician assistants, and all others involved in ocular care, helping each become a valuable asset to the eye care team.

• Full-color visual guidance for identification of ophthalmic disorders, explanations of difficult concepts, and depictions of the newest equipment used in ophthalmology and optometry.
• Quick-reference appendices provide hospital/practice forms for more efficient patient record keeping, conversion tables, and numerous language translations, plus information on ocular emergencies, pharmaceuticals, and more.
• Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, videos, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

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Review

"an all-in-one book covering a multitude of areas  ... particularly useful for anyone starting out requiring basic information"

Edition details

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0323394779
• ISBN 13: 9780323394772
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 894