The Ophthalmic Assistant book : A Text for Allied and Associated Ophthalmic Personnel
Are you an ophthalmic assistant, technician, or technologist looking to boost your knowledge and skills? Look no further! The Ophthalmic Assistant: A Text for Allied and Associated Ophthalmic Personnel is your go-to guide. Now in its 11th edition, this comprehensive resource is packed with all the essential information you need for your day-to-day duties and to ace your certification and re certification exams.
Written by experts Drs. Harold A. Stein, Raymond M. Stein, and Melvin I. Freeman, along with new editor Dr. Rebecca Stein and other contributing authors, this book offers practical, up-to-date advice on everything from ocular diseases and surgical procedures to medications, equipment, paramedical procedures, and office management.
The Ophthalmic Assistant book: cover page
What’s inside?
- Key Topics: Stay current with coverage of topography-guided PRK, multifocal IOL cataract surgery, OCT, OCTA, basic science, new testing procedures, and equipment. Plus, explore new chapters on refractive surgery and eye banking.
- Visual Guidance: Over 1,000 full-color images help you identify ophthalmic disorders, grasp complex concepts, and see the latest equipment in action.
- Interactive Learning: Test your knowledge with more than 400 multiple-choice review questions.
- Bonus Features: A color-image atlas tests your clinical recognition of eye diseases and disorders.
- Quick-Reference Appendices: Find hospital/practice forms, conversion tables, language translations, and information on ocular emergencies and pharmaceuticals.
- Enhanced eBook: Access the full text, figures, and references on multiple devices with the included eBook version.
The book is clear to read and has beautiful diagram
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Content you can read in The Ophthalmic Assistant book:
Section One: Basic Sciences
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
- Optics
- Pharmacology
- Microbiology
Section Two: Clinical Practice
- Ocular Injuries
- The Urgent Case
- Common Eye Conditions
- Common Retinal Disorders
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Dry Eye
- Examination of Infants and Small Children
- Ocular Motility, Binocular Vision, and Strabismus
Section Three: Common Clinical Eye Problems
- Refractive Errors and How to Correct Them
- Facts About Glasses
- Rigid and Soft Contact Lenses
- Advanced Techniques in Contact Lens Fitting
- Managing a Contact Lens Practice
- Visual Field Testing
- Computers in Ophthalmic Practice
Section Four: Surgical Techniques
- Aseptic Technique and Minor Office Surgery
- Highlights of Ocular Surgery
- Assisting the Surgeon
- Ambulatory Surgery
- Lasers in Ophthalmology
- Refractive Surgery Today and in the Future
- Corneal Collagen Crosslinking
- Wavefront Aberrations and Custom Ablation
Section Five: Ocular Imaging
- Ophthalmic Photography
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
- Corneal Topography
- Specular Microscopy
- Diagnostic Ultrasound
Section Six: Special Procedures
- Working with Blind Patients
- Cardiopulmonary Procedures
Section Seven: Ocular Vignettes
- Case Studies and Real-Life Scenarios
- Art and the Eye
Section Eight: Role of Assistants in Eye Care
- Allied Personnel in Ophthalmology
- Scope of Practice for Allied Health Personnel
- Testing and Certification of Ophthalmic Skills
- Development of Allied Ophthalmic Personnel in North America and Worldwide
- International Community and Eye Care
Section Nine: Atlas of Clinical Ophthalmic Disorders
- Common Eye Diseases and Disorders
Appendices
- Ocular Emergencies
- Universal Precautions
- Principles of Informed Consent
- Optical Constants of the Eye
- Metric Conversion (US)
- Skill Checklists
- Translations of Common Questions and Commands
- Office Supplies in Common Use
- Estimating Visual Acuity
- Vision and Driving
- Diopters to Millimeters of Radius Conversion
- Vertex Conversion Table
- Diopters of Corneal Refracting Power
- Compensation for Vertex Distances
- Dioptric Curves for Keratometry
Additional Features
- Glossary of Terms
- Supplementary Resources
- Index for Quick Reference
Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional, The Ophthalmic Assistant is an invaluable tool for your career in eye care. Grab your copy and ensure you’re equipped with the latest knowledge and skills to excel in your role!
Highly recommended book.
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