Dictionary Of Optometry

Completely revised, updated, and redesigned, this classic dictionary by Dr. Michel Millodot continues to be an essential resource for all optometrists in training and in practice, as well as residents in ophthalmology. It is also a crucial source of information for anyone involved in vision science and in the optical industry. It now includes many new entries on pathology, pharmacology, investigative techniques, visual perception, optics and contact lenses. This edition presents all of the features that have made it so successful in the past, such as succinct, understandable definitions, comprehensive tables and illustrations, clinical advice, and extensive cross-references. Uniquely blending the best features of a textbook, a dictionary, and a practical handbook, Dictionary of Optometry and Vision Science remains a cornerstone for all those providing eye care, engaged in vision science, or entering the optical industry. Now includes definitions of over 5600 terms, as well as 90 tables and 253 illustrations that enhance understanding of many of the definitions.

Completely updated, revised, and redesigned, this edition includes all of the features that have made it so successful in the past, such as succinct understandable definitions, extensive tables and illustrations, and practical clinical advice. Plus, it now includes many new entries on pathology, pharmacology, investigative techniques, refractive surgery, contact lenses and visual perception. Over 5400 terms are included. Tables and helpful illustrations help users understand important concepts and terms. Foundation information is offered on essential areas such as basic sciences, optics, and refraction. Practical clinical advice included with many definitions. New entries covering ocular pathology, ocular pharmacology and therapeutics; ocular anatomy and basic sciences; investigative techniques; psychology of vision; and visual perception. Thoroughly updated to include the latest information on topics relevant to the optometric profession. New tables and illustrations highlight and clarify key concepts.

Completely revised, updated, and redesigned, this classic dictionary by Dr. Michel Millodot continues to be an essential resource for all optometrists in training and in practice, as well as residents in ophthalmology. It is also a crucial source of information for anyone involved in vision science and in the optical industry. It now includes many new entries on pathology, pharmacology, investigative techniques, visual perception, optics and contact lenses. This edition presents all of the features that have made it so successful in the past, such as succinct, understandable definitions, comprehensive tables and illustrations, clinical advice, and extensive cross-references. Uniquely blending the best features of a textbook, a dictionary, and a practical handbook, Dictionary of Optometry and Vision Science remains a cornerstone for all those providing eye care, engaged in vision science, or entering the optical industry. Now includes definitions of over 5600 terms, as well as 90 tables and 253 illustrations that enhance understanding of many of the definitions. Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Completely updated, revised and redesigned, Michel Millodot's classic Dictionary of Optometry and Visual Science continues to be an essential classic text for all optometrists in training and in practice, and for all those involved in visual science and in the optical industry. The Dictionary has lost none of the features that have made it so successful in the past: the succinct understandable definitions, a wealth of tables and illustrations, and the practical clinical advice. New for the sixth edition: Many new entries covering ocular pathology, ocular pharmacology and therapeutics; ocular anatomy and basic sciences; investigative techniques; psychology of vision and visual perception. Totally updated to include the latest information on refractive surgery, co-managed care and contact lenses. A fresh new colour approach to help you find the information quickly. Uniquely blending the best features of a textbook, a dictionary and a practical handbook, Dictionary of Optometry and Visual Science will remain a cornerstone for all those providing eye care and for those providing eye care, engaged in visual science, or entering the optical industry. Over 4,200 terms are included. Tables and helpful illustrations help users understand important concepts and terms. The latest information is provided on refractive surgery, ocular therapeutics, and investigative techniques. Foundation information and clinical advice is offered on essential areas such as basic sciences, optics, and refraction. Many new entries covering ocular pathology, ocular pharmacology and therapeutics; ocular anatomy and basic sciences; investigative techniques; psychology of vision and visual perception. Totally updated to include the latest information on refractive surgery, co-managed care and contact lenses. A fresh new colour approach to help you find the information quickly. New tables and artwork

"Completely updated, revised and redesigned, Michel Millodot's Dictionary of Optometry and Visual Science continues to be an essential text for all optometrists in training and in practice, and for all those involved in visual science and in the optical industry. The Dictionary has succinct understandable definitions, a wealth of tables and illustrations, and practical clinical advice."--BOOK JACKET.

This new edition has been expanded with more terms and more abbreviations. Here are more than 5,000 of the most frequently used terms and phrases associated with the eye and vision, and 1,000 abbreviations and acronyms. Definitions are in "plain English" so everyone can understand them. SPECIAL FEATURES include mini-definitions within definitions (you don't need to chase down a cross-reference), phonetic pronounciations, and actual misspellings in the alphabetical listings, so you don't need to spell a word correctly to find it. Pocket size, for easy use.

A Dictionary of Ophthalmology includes 600 fully cross-referenced entries, describing terms related to ocular anatomy and physiology, the diseases of the eye and of the visual pathway, and medical and surgical treatment of the same. Entries include: blepharitis, cataract, macula lutea, optic neuritis, retinal detachment, and uveitis. There is also a full list of the entries by their respective subject to aid navigation and discoverability, dividing them between 20 specialist categories, from Lids to the Retina, including categories on Clinical skills and Trauma. This dictionary is an excellent reference source for individuals from many different disciplines, including ophthalmologists (surgeons and physicians), optometrists, ophthalmic nurses, orthoptists, ophthalmic technicians, visual scientists, and undergraduate medical and optometry students.

"Completely updated, revised and redesigned, Michel Millodot's Dictionary of Optometry and Visual Science continues to be an essential text for all optometrists in training and in practice, and for all those involved in visual science and in the optical industry. The Dictionary has succinct understandable definitions, a wealth of tables and illustrations, and practical clinical advice."--BOOK JACKET.