Ophthalmic Dictionary and Vocabulary Builder for Eye Care Professionals

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Ophthalmic Dictionary and Vocabulary Builder is a desk-size reference for ophthalmic words. The book is divided into different sections to cover every sector of ophthalmology and provides the origins of words to assist learning. Authored by recognised authorities in Canada and the USA, this fourth edition has 150 images and illustrations and a new chapter on refractive surgery and imaging words such as OCT. New Edition The fourth edition of this book is well illustrated and written with easy to understand definitions. Unlike other dictionaries it provides 29 chapters by pertinent sections so that the reader can remember and build a foundation of words in ophthalmology. The unique feature of the dictionary is that individual professionals in the field of eye care will be able tolearn the newer vocabulary as well as spellings. This book is divided into sections. Part of the book is divided into cross reference in an alphabetical dictionary format. While looking for any particular word, you can look in the dictionary section and refer to the vocabulary-building portion. The text of each chapter introduces the most commonly used words in the section. Table of Contents Part One: Dictionary Part Two: Vocabulary Builder Section 1: Basic Science 1. Anatomy 2. Physiology 3. Optics 4. Pharmacology: Ophthalmic Drugs And Toxic Substances 5. Genetics 6. Embryology 7. Research Terms 8. Basic Computer Terms 1 Section 2: Refraction, Spectacles And Contact Lenses 9. Refraction 10. Spectacles 11. Contact Lenses Section 3: Disorders Of The Eye 12. Disorders Of The Cornea And Conjunctiva 13. Glaucoma 14. Strabismus 15. Disorders Of The Retina And Vitreous 16. Ocular Tumors 17. Systemic Diseases And The Eye 18. Neuro-Ophthalmology Section 4: Surgery Of The Eye 19. Cataract Surgery 20. Intraocular Lenses 21. Glaucoma Surgery 22. Corneal Surgery 23. Eyelid, Lacrimal And Orbital Surgery 24. Laser Surgery 25. Retinal And Vitreous Surgery 26. Strabismus Surgery 27. Refractive Surgery Section 5: Ophthalmic Tests, Devices, Imaging And Miscellaneous Terms 28. Ophthalmic Tests And Devices 29. Miscellaneous Terms Appendices A. Abbreviations And Symbols In Clinical Use B. Metric Conversion (Us) C. Estimating Visual Loss D. Vertex Conversion Table E. Conversion Table Relating Diopters By Corneal Refracting Power To Millimeters Of Radius Of Curvature F. Compensation For Effect Of Vertex Distances (Used When Plus Lens Is Moved Away From The Eye) G. Compensation For Effect Of Vertex Distances (Used When Plus Lens Is Moved Toward The Eye) H. Dioptric Curves For Extended Range Of Keratometer Bibliography And Supplementary Readings