Main description:

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 (Optical Coherence Tomography).

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