Quick Reference Glossary Of Eyecare Terminology

A special effort was made to cover information needed for the certification exams in ophthalmic and optometric assisting, low vision, surgical assisting, opticianry, and contact lenses. This little book pays big dividends. You will find 210 abbreviations and over 2,300 ophthalmic words in this up-to-the-minute glossary compiled by the editor-in-chief of Ocular Surgery News, the leading clinical newspaper in ophthalmology and optometry. While other eyecare word books overload their pages with obsolete expressions, Latin and Greek phrases, obscure diseases, and other medical terms that you will never have to use, Joseph Hoffman has streamlined his word selection so you get all the current terminology you will need on the job.

Looking for eyecare information in one complete, pocket-size resource? Want to be able to find terms, concepts and the latest conditions at a glance? Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology is the industry standard and is now available in an updated fourth edition and available in a user-friendly software version for your handheld device. New to the Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology for the PDA, Fourth Edition are over 3,300 terms (over 300 more than the last edition) and 24 appendices (3 more than the last edition). A wide range of prevalent eyecare topics have been updated, including information on ophthalmic drugs and websites directly related to eyecare. Additionally, a cross-referencing feature is applied through out the Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology for the PDA, Fourth Edition. Don't hesitate to add this to your office, medical library, or classroom today. *Web access is needed for Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology for the PDA, Fourth Edition New Appendices Include: Atlas of Ocular Anatomy Drawings Troubleshooting Glasses Problems Optical Formulas Some Topics Include: Acronyms and Abbreviations Subjective Grading System Systemic Disorders and Their Effects on the Eye Weights and Measures System Requirements: This product requires a PDA running either PalmOS 3.5 or higher or Pocket PC 2002 or higher, with 2 MB (megabytes) free memory (expansion cards are supported) Desktop to PDA synchronization software for installation of the product on the PDA: Palm Desktop for PalmOS, MS ActiveSync 3.5 or above for PocketPC

The Basic Bookshelf for Eyecare Professionals is a series that provides fundamental and advanced material with a clinical approach to clinicians and students. A special effort was made to include information needed for the certification exams in ophthalmic and optometric assisting, low vision, surgical assisting, opticianry, and contact lens examiners. The Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist Exam Review Manual is a review book designed for those preparing for the COMT® certification exam. This manual offers some 600 multiple-choice questions on every topic listed in the test criteria, including advanced levels of tonometry, visual fields, color vision, clinical optics, motility, photography, pharmacology, and general medical knowledge. Material that is unique to COMTs, such as microbiology and special instruments & techniques, are also covered. Explanatory answers, often with supporting illustrations and tables as well as the reference from which the material was obtained, are offered to round out your study experience. Suggested study texts are listed, along with an appendix on how to take a practical examination.

Ophthalmology: Clinical and Surgical Principles is a comprehensive, yet, accessible guide to medical and surgical ophthalmology that succinctly addresses the diagnosis and treatment of all major diseases of the eye. Louis E. Probst, Julie H. Tsai, and George Goodman, along with the 16 world expert subspecialty contributors, have organized the concise, clinically focused, and user-friendly chapters by subspecialty and include the indications, techniques, and complications of common ophthalmic surgical procedures. This attentive chapter organization reflects the way modern-day ophthalmology is practiced. Ophthalmology: Clinical and Surgical Principles delivers practical emphasis, allowing the reader to apply the information into a clinical setting. Residents will additionally benefit from the surgical options discussed for specific disorders. Features: * More than 400 high-quality diagrams, figures, and color photographs. * Diagrams, tables, and figures to facilitate comparisons and assimilation of the information. * References to provide a starting point for further study and research. * Study questions at the conclusion of each chapter to allow readers to test their knowledge and prepare for important examinations. Ophthalmology: Clinical and Surgical Principles is comprehensive and practical enough to be a complete resource for the ophthalmologist, ophthalmology resident, optometrist, as well as family physicians, medical students, and ophthalmic technician.

The Vocabulary Builder is a unique, creative and original book. It organizes words into chapters by sectors and provides origins of ophthalmic words for easy recall and interesting reading. The fourth edition of this Dictionary is well illustrated and written with easy to understand definitions. The book is oriented for fast delivery of meaning and definitions, with the emphasis on simplicity and practicality. It is definitely not a reference tome to give impressive weight to an ophthalmic word and syndrome in a costly compendium. We have prepared a practical book whose function, at the bottom line, is to assist in communication and to help develop vocabulary. A new chapter on refractive surgery has been added to this rapidly expanding subspecialty. Imaging words such as OCT have been added. This ophthalmic dictionary is useful for ophthalmologist and ophthalmic Assistant.

The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam Review Manual, Second Edition is a revised edition of the best selling exam preparation manual. It is an essential resource for anyone preparing to become certified as an ophthalmic assistant. With over 650 exam-style questions and explanatory answers, illustrations, and photographs, this user-friendly text is excellent for both learning and reviewing important eye care topics. Subjects include taking a patient history, lensometry, measuring intraocular pressure, understanding optics, and much more. This edition is also helpful for students and others studying for certification in optometry, contact lenses, and opticianry.

The Handbook of Ophthalmology is a pocket size, ready reference book that is a compact review of diagnostic eye disorders. Presented in an outline format, the detailed information inside this resource for ophthalmic conditions is perfect for everyone involved with ophthalmology from residents to advanced surgeons. The Handbook of Ophthalmology edited by Dr. Amar Agarwal contains detailed information for each eye disorder including etiology, classic signs, symptoms, differential diagnosis, work-up, risk factors, management, pharmacology, and future considerations. The user-friendly Handbook of Ophthalmology covers all of the essential information on various eye diseases including the surgical aspects of management of the diseases. Fifty of ophthalmology's top experts bring detailed information covering the A to Z's of ophthalmology to the pages of this unique and comprehensive book. Including volumes of critical information in one compact book, students, residents, and surgeons alike will want to have a copy of Handbook of Ophthalmology by their side. Additional Features:Over 200 illustrations and clinical photographs A comprehensive index created using in-depth detail for cross-referencing and easy diagnosis. A detailed but simple guide on ocular therapeutics with dosages and side effects. Inside for each eye disorder: Etiology Classic signs Symptoms Differential Diagnosis Work-up Risk Factors Management Pharmacology Future Considerations