基本説明
From silicone hydrogels, orthoK and digital imaging to practice law, research projects and practical optics, all the reader needs is included in one volume. Essential practice tools now on CD-ROM.
Full Description
Completely updated and revised, this classic text provides a definitive reference work on contact lenses for all optometrists, dispensing opticians, ophthalmologists and contact lens practitioners.A prestigious list of internationally known experts has contributed chapters and Judith Morris is Consultant Editor for this the fifth edition.The book has been brought up to date to reflect modern day contact lens practice yet still provides the basic scientific foundations. From silicone hydrogels, orthoK and digital imaging to practice law, research projects and practical optics, all you need is included in one volumeRedesigned with numerous high quality line diagrams and clinical illustrations to further explain points brought out in the text.Refocused and tightened the content has been overhauled to provide you with an essential touchstone for everyday practice.Erudite, definitive and comprehensive the book now concentrates on the evidence behind contact lens practice and enables you to make informed choices about the care you give to your patients.A companion website provides access to additional materials and further content.An everyday definitive reference work, this classic, beautifully designed text has been reinvented to provide the modern eye care practitioner with all the essential knowledge that they need in one volume.Prestigious contributors from around the worldNew design to help you find information quicklyBrimming with superb illustrations and clinical photographs of the highest qualityIncludes basic science and practiceNew academic consultant editorUp to date to reflect modern contact lens practiceEssential practice tools accessible from a bonus websiteA prestigious list of internationally known experts has contributed chapters and Judith Morris is Consultant Editor for this the fifth edition.The book has been brought up to date to reflect modern day contact lens practice yet still provides the basic scientific foundations. From silicone hydrogels, orthoK and digital imaging to practice law, research projects and practical optics, all you need is included in one volume.Redesigned with numerous high quality line diagrams and clinical illustrations to further explain points brought out in the text.Refocused and tightened, the content has been overhauled to provide you with an essential touchstone for everyday practice.Erudite, definitive and comprehensive the book now concentrates on the evidence behind contact lens practice and enables you to make informed choices about the care you give to your patients.A bonus website provides you with a wealth of practice tools, illustrations, worked examples and calculators as well as helpful worked simulations and examples, plus training videos for further information.
Contents
1 The history of contact lenses2 Anatomy and physiology of the cornea and related structures3 Contact lens materials4 Microbiology, lens care and maintenance5 Tears and contact lenses6 Optics7 Clinical instrumentation in contact lens practice8 Assessment of patient suitability for contact lenses9 Rigid gas permeable corneal lens fitting10 Soft contact lens fitting11 Patient management12 Toric contact lens fitting13 Toric Extended and continuous wear lenses14 Bifocal and multifocal contact lenses15 Sclerals16 Lens checking: soft and rigid17 After-care18 Medical aspects of contact lenses, diagnosis and treatment19 Orthokeratology20 Keratoconus21 High prescriptions22 Post-keratoplasty contact lens fitting23 Post-refractive surgery24 Paediatric contact lenses25 Cosmetic and prosthetic contact lenses26 Contact lenses in other abnormal ocular conditions27 Contact lens manufacturing28 Modification procedures29 Special types of contact lenses and their uses30 Contact lens correction and myopia progression31 Contact lens standards32 Legal issues and contact lenses33 Setting up a research project
