Revision Clinical Optics

Written to help trainee ophthalmologists, this textbook is now the recognised text on optics for the examinations of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the Royal Surgical Colleges. It approaches the subject from first principles and assumes no previous knowledge of optics. The book has been kept as simple as possible and is liberally complemented with diagrams designed to be easily understood and memorised. Only the most fundamental and clinically useful mathematical formulae are quoted, and the optical principles are applied to clinical situations. Ophthalmology examinations have changed substantially since the last edition was written and a total rewrite of this essential guide has become necessary. The third edition has been made more comprehensive and detailed to keep up with these changes and incorporates three new chapters: refractive surgery, contact lenses and lasers. Other new material includes photometry, visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, colour vision, absorptive lenses, fluorescence, ultrasound, and the specular microscope.

It provides a comprehensive and clinically based guide to visual optics. With its suggested routines and numerous examples, this new book offers a straightforward "how to approach" to the understanding of clinical optics, refraction and contact lens optics. Designed for easy access, it presents information in a concise format that highlights key, need-to-know points. Part 1 addresses the basic visual optics of the eye along with emmetropia, ametropia and the correction of ametropia with spectacle lenses. Part 2 turns to the optics of contact lenses and the use of contact lenses in vision correction. Numerous worked examples based on real examination questions Practical and user friendly text Over 190 clear line diagrams An essential passport to examination success and a valuable quick reference for practitioners

'Revision in Optics and Refraction' for the first time provides candidates for the Optics and Refraction Module of the MRCOphth examinations with an opportunity to practice answering MCQs and review their practical skills. The concise introduction sets out the requirements of the examination, followed by a guide to the practical skills required, with useful checklists of equipment and essential clinical questions. Four papers, each with 60 5-stem MCQs, then test knowledge in a format compatible with the actual examination. All answers are supported by detailed explanations.

Clinical Optics is intended primarily for use by optometry students, though it could also prove useful for the training of optometric technicians and dispensing opticians. This book is organized into thirteen chapters. These chapters cover most aspects of ophthalmic optics or clinical optics including the design and dispensing of eyewear, the types for lenses suitable for correcting high refractive errors, the optical principles governing low vision lenses and the importance of absorptive lenses and lens coatings for eye protection against radiation. This book will be of interest to optometry students and to those involved in the training of optometric technicians and dispensing opticians.

One of the best Ophthalmology books of all time" - BookAuthorityThis book is an invaluable revision tool for students studying Optics or revising for Optics and Refraction Exams. The format of the book is simple yet effective with clear, concise explanations often in bulleted lists or in the form of helpful mnemonics and therefore easy to memorise. The simple but magnified ray diagrams are particularly useful as the simple structure makes them easy to visualise. This guide offers a quick review of all aspects of optics covered in most post-graduate examinations. I highly recommend this excellent guide as a quick review aid. -Dr Aman Kirmani, Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, England. Optics is considered by many to be a complex concept to comprehend. Optics made easy, as the name stands has made Optics an easy to remember. Dr. Zubaida Sirang has utilized creativity and intelligent strategies for high yield topics to be recollected with ease and efficiency. A quick, effective and enjoyable book, which I would recommend to every student of optics for a review of this subject.- Dr. Irfan Jeeva, Asst: Professor & Service Line Chief (EYE & ENT), Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.There are plenty of books available on optics which is actually considered as a difficult and dry subject. Dr. Zubaida Sirang has made a wonderful effort in order to present the subject in the form of easy to remember mnemonics, pearls and tips which can facilitate the residents to easily recall the facts in examinations. The book is a perfect companion as a last moment revision of the subject.- Brig. Amjad Akram, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Pakistan Armed Forces Institute Of Ophthalmology, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. A clear & concise review of a core topic. Helpful for new trainees and experienced clinicians alike.-Dr. Kirk Stephenson, Specialist Registrar, Ophthalmology, RVEEH Dublin, Ireland.Concise, nicely written and easy to understand book of optics. The knowledge nuggets, ray diagrams and mnemonics seem to be particularly helpful for memorising important points. I highly recommend this incredible book. - Nashmia Riaz, MD. Texas, USAThis book enjoys a high degree of organization, an easy way to find topic, and a step by step approach. It provides a great help for questions that are frequently asked in optics. When I began reading the book I was impressed by the great effort and patience the author had to endure to bring life to her wonderful creation. I believe this book will be a great help and wonderful aid for candidates taking their exam in Ophthalmology.- Dr. Farheen Fatima, UAE. Precise, yet very comprehensive in a simple display. I specifically admire the mnemonics which are creative and easy to remember. I think, it's an ideal book for last minute review of optics.- Dr. Doa Essayed, Senior Registrar Ophthalmology Sligo, Ireland

The aim of this book is to provide an up-to-date text on ocular dioptrics, the various subjective techniques of refraction and the optical instruments used in the examination of the eye.