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Optometría. Principios básicos y aplicación clínica

  • 1st Edition
  • July 18, 2011
  • Robert Montés Micó
  • Spanish
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 8 4 - 8 0 8 6 - 5 5 1 - 7
La obra se presenta como un libro de texto en el que, de forma novedosa, se combinan los principios básicos de la optometría con su aplicación clínica, todo ello con el objetivo de unir ambos enfoques, presentar las técnicas actuales para su estudio, así como dar una visión clara de la aplicación de dichas técnicas en pacientes. A través de diferentes secciones, y en un único manual, se recogen distintos aspectos básicos de la Optometría, como son los exámenes preliminares y complementarios, la refracción y la evaluación de la visión binocular, así como la corrección óptica del ojo humano. El libro se acompaña de material online en español, disponible en www.studentconsult.es, con el objetivo de que los alumnos puedan completar la formación en determinadas áreas, en las que se exigen más créditos y horas prácticas. En la página web podrán encontrar: Preguntas de autoevaluación Casos clínicos Galería de imágenes Una colección de vídeos cortos que recogerán las principales técnicas que han de conocer tanto alumnos como profesionales "Optometría. Principios básicos y aplicación clínica" es una obra de texto dirigida fundamentalmente a los estudiantes de Grado de Óptica y Optometría, pero también a estudiantes de postgrado e incluso a profesionales en activo con interés en la actualización de las nuevas técnicas de Óptica y Optometría que se llevan a cabo en la práctica clínica diaria.

Anterior Eye Disease and Therapeutics A-Z

  • 2nd Edition
  • May 12, 2011
  • Adrian S. Bruce + 1 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 9 5 - 7 9 5 7 - 5
An indispensable ready-reference for eye-care professionals in Australia and New Zealand This newly-updated edition of Anterior Eye Disease and Therapeutics A-Z is a dictionary-style clinical guide to diagnosing and managing anterior eye conditions using ocular therapeutics. This easily accessible ophthalmology textbook offers succinct descriptions of over 160 anterior segment eye conditions – from Bacterial Conjunctivitis to Floppy Eyelid Syndrome and Vitamin A Deficiency – including 7 new conditions. Each anterior segment eye condition is supported by full colour clinical photographs, along with treatment protocols, down-to-earth advice, differential diagnoses and/or therapy alternatives. Anterior Eye Disease and Therapeutics A-Z, 2nd Edition is an indispensable eye-care textbook for busy primary care and specialist practitioners. It is also a concise encyclopaedia for students, making it an essential ophthalmology resource.

The Contact Lens Manual

  • 4th Edition
  • July 8, 2010
  • Andrew Gasson + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 7 5 9 0 - 1
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 4 6 0 2 - 5
The Contact Lens Manual continues to meet the needs of a new generation of optometrists, dispensing opticians, contact lens practitioners and students who require clear and reliable information for fitting a complete range of contact lenses. The fourth edition of this best-selling classic, now in full colour throughout, provides the most up-to-date guidance in all aspects of today’s lenses in a practical and easy to use manual. Featuring new developments in lens types, care regimes, current practices, and electronic access to brand new video footage as well as a range of learning tools, this manual offers a complete package to help readers expand their lens knowledge, improve fitting and optimise patient care.

Business Aspects of Optometry

  • 3rd Edition
  • December 15, 2009
  • Association of Practice Management Educa
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 3 7 7 - 1 5 8 6 - 6
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 5 5 7 - 2 8 2 5 - 1
Count on this complete guide to setting up and managing an optometric practice! Business Aspects of Optometry covers everything related to the business side of a practice — such as selecting a location and staff, equipping the office, office administration and personnel management, marketing, options for a specialty practice, controlling costs, billing and reimbursement, risk management, and financial planning. To succeed in practice, this is the one resource you need!

Optometry: Science, Techniques and Clinical Management

  • 2nd Edition
  • June 22, 2009
  • Mark Rosenfield + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 8 7 7 8 - 2
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 5 1 8 9 - 0
An introduction to the theory and practice of optometry in one succinct volume. From the fundamental science of vision to clinical techniques and the management of common ocular conditions, this book encompasses the essence of contemporary optometric practice. Now in full colour and featuring over 400 new illustrations, this popular text which will appeal to both students and practitioners wishing to keep up to date has been revised significantly. The new edition incorporates recent advances in technology and a complete overview of clinical procedures to improve and update everyday patient care. Contributions from well-known international experts deliver a broad perspective and understanding of current optometric practice. A useful aid for students and the newly qualified practitioner, while providing a rapid reference guide for the more experienced clinician.

Clinical Ocular Pharmacology

  • 5th Edition
  • November 12, 2007
  • Jimmy D. Bartlett + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 7 5 7 6 - 5
Written by experts in the field, this comprehensive resource offers valuable information on the practical uses of drugs in primary eye care. Discussions of the pharmacology of ocular drugs such as anti-infective agents, anti-glaucoma drugs, and anti-allergy drugs lead to more in-depth information on ocular drugs used to treat a variety of disorders, including diseases of the eyelids, corneal diseases, ocular infections, and glaucoma. The book also covers ocular toxicology, focusing on drug interactions, ocular effects of systemic drugs, and life-threatening systemic emergencies.

Clinical Medicine in Optometric Practice

  • 2nd Edition
  • October 24, 2007
  • Bruce Muchnick
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 0 2 9 6 1 - 2
This updated new edition is a practical guide to the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of systemic disorders as they relate to primary eye care. It incorporates a multidisciplinary approach, from the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms, to testing and diagnosis methods, to medical and surgical management. Clinical Medicine in Optometric Practice, 2nd Edition provides the reader with the information needed to make informed decisions about patient management, such as identifying symptoms and their related disorders, and knowing when to refer patients to a medical specialist.

Clinical Optics and Refraction

  • 1st Edition
  • September 6, 2007
  • Andrew Keirl + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 8 8 8 9 - 5
It provides a comprehensive and clinically based guide to visual optics. With its suggested routines and numerous examples, this new book offers a straightforward "how to approach" to the understanding of clinical optics, refraction and contact lens optics. Designed for easy access, it presents information in a concise format that highlights key, need-to-know points. Part 1 addresses the basic visual optics of the eye along with emmetropia, ametropia and the correction of ametropia with spectacle lenses. Part 2 turns to the optics of contact lenses and the use of contact lenses in vision correction.

Bennett and Rabbett's Clinical Visual Optics

  • 4th Edition
  • July 9, 2007
  • Ronald B. Rabbetts
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 8 8 7 4 - 1
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. The fourth edition of this classic textbook has been brought thoroughly up to date with revised chapters on Ocular Aberrations, Visual Examination of the Eye, and Distribution and Ocular Dioptics of Ametropia. New contributors have been added and the book has been completely redesigned using colour to offer a more accessible layout and enhance the many line illustrations. The new companion website has valuable additional resources including a simulation of subjective refraction, video clips showing clinical procedures and extra appendices to the book.

Optical Formulas Tutorial

  • 2nd Edition
  • August 25, 2005
  • Ellen D. Stoner
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 7 5 0 4 - 8
Designed for students and professionals preparing for the ABO certification exam or wishing to quickly brush up on optical formulas, this easy-to-use workbook contains optical formulas, definitions, and walk-through problems with practical examples throughout. Rather than searching through dozens of optics books, readers will find all relevant information here in one source. Coverage includes everything from sine, cosine and tangent to resultant prism and resolving prism to polarized filters - and much more!