Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
A Primary Care Guide
- 1st Edition - December 19, 2000
- Latest edition
- Author: Michael J. Doughty
- Language: English
A unique synthesis of a pharmacology textbook and practical guide, based on a highly successful series published in Optician, this book will be invaluable to all optometrists and… Read more
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Description
Description
A unique synthesis of a pharmacology textbook and practical guide, based on a highly successful series published in Optician, this book will be invaluable to all optometrists and dispensing opticians.
Key features
Key features
* Numerous colour diagrams and illustrations help explain and illustrate the text at a glance
* Unique, rapid-reference summary tables provide you with instant access to the information you require
* Neuropharmacology and the actions of ocular medications are demystified by this book
* Unique, rapid-reference summary tables provide you with instant access to the information you require
* Neuropharmacology and the actions of ocular medications are demystified by this book
Readership
Readership
Optometrists and all those involved in the prescription of ophthalmic drugs.
Table of contents
Table of contents
An introduction: The issues surrounding the future expansion of the optometrists' role in ocular therapeutics in the UK; Legislation, legal aspects of medicine use and medicine types; Anatomy, neurophysiology and neuropharmacology of the eye; Neuropharmacology of the central and autonomic nervous system; Ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, their formulation and use; Medication-related adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and the anterior eye tissues; Vasodilation and inflammation of the anterior surface and its management; Medication-related adverse drug reactions (ADRs) - extra and intraocular muscles; Anti-infective drugs for ophthalmic use in primary eye care; Ophthalmic corticosteroids: management of the ocular inflammatory response; Systemic medications, intraocular pressure and the medical management of open-angle glaucoma; Appendix - UK-marketed pharmaceuticals relevant to management of ocular diseases
Review quotes
Review quotes
"Even experts in pharmacology will find this book to be an excellent reference guide. It is a mine of information. I would highly recommend the book to anyone who is interested in pharmacology!" Ariella Meyerowitz, Optometrist in private practice and lecturer in ocular Pharmacology at RAU, The South African Optometrist Vol. 61 No 1, March 2002
fairly condensed text will also immediately appeal to UK optometrists preparing for likely extensions to their role. […] main features are covered concisely with good illustrations and there is a distinct effort to relate the material to optometric requirements."Optometry Today
fairly condensed text will also immediately appeal to UK optometrists preparing for likely extensions to their role. […] main features are covered concisely with good illustrations and there is a distinct effort to relate the material to optometric requirements."Optometry Today
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: December 19, 2000
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
MD
Michael J. Doughty
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Ocular Pharmacology and Physiology, Department of Vision Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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