The Ophthalmic Assistant A Text for Allied and Associated Ophthalmic Personnel

• Main Authors: Stein, Harold A. (Author), Stein, Raymond M. (Author), Freeman, Melvin I. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: [Amsterdam] ELSEVIER 2018
• Edition: Tenth Edition
• Subjects: Ophthalmic Assistants; Eye Diseases > therapy.; Ophthalmology > methods.
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• Physical Description: xx, 872 pages color illustrations 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9780323394772

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. New to this edition Updated throughout with the latest information on basic science, new testing procedures, new equipment, the role of the assistant in the practice, and an expanded chapter on OCT imaging. A new bonus color image atlas tests your clinical recognition of disease and disorders of the eye. Four brand-new chapters cover the latest industry advances regarding dry eye, vision function and impairment, uveitis, and surgical correction of presbyopia.