Ophthalmic Assistant

Ophthalmic Assistant is a practical guide to basic ophthalmology for trainees and allied health assistants.

Beginning with the anatomy and physiology of the eye, the following chapters discuss symptoms and clinical examination.

Each of the following sections describes the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders in different parts of the eye, including lids, lacrimal system, orbits, cornea, retina and lens.

Written in simple language, this comprehensive manual is enhanced by nearly 360 photographs, illustrations and tables to help trainees understand the clinical features of numerous ocular disorders and prescribe appropriate treatment.  

Key points

• Practical guide to basic ophthalmology for trainees and allied health assistants
• Covers diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases in all parts of the eye
• Presented in easy to read format, with simple language
• Includes nearly 360 clinical photographs, illustrations and tables

1. Anatomy of the Eye
2. The Physiology of the Eyes and Optics
3. Symptomatology
4. Examination of the Eye
5. Disorders of the Lids
6. Disorders of the Lacrimal System
7. Diseases of the Orbits
8. Diseases of Conjunctiva
9. Diseases of the Cornea
10. Disorders of the Globe and Sclera
11. Disorders of the Lens
12. Disorders of the Uvea
13. Glaucoma
14. Disorders of the Retina and Optic Nerve
15. Squint (Strabismus)

PK Mukherjee MS
Consultant Ophthalmologist; Former Professor and Head, Upgraded Department of Ophthalmology, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India