Textbook of Contact Lenses (5th Ed.)
Auteurs : Sinha Rajesh, Dada Vijay Kumar
This book is a comprehensive guide to the complete field of contact lenses for optometrists and ophthalmic assistants.
Beginning with an introduction to the evolution of contact lenses and the relevant anatomy and physiology, the following chapters explain the different types of contact lenses, materials and fitting, and lens solutions.
Chapters dedicated to the use of contact lenses with certain ocular conditions such as astigmatism, keratoconus and aphakia, are also included.
The final sections discuss complications associated with wearing contact lenses and also the fitting of lenses after refractive surgery.
The fifth edition has been fully revised to provide the very latest information and features images, diagrams and tables to enhance learning.
Key Points
- Comprehensive guide to contact lenses for optometrists and ophthalmic assistants
- Fully revised new edition providing latest information in the field
- Covers all types of contact lenses and potential complications
- Includes use of lenses with specific ocular disorders and after refractive surgery
- Evolution of Contact Lenses
- Relevant Anatomy and Physiology
- Contact Lenses: Indications
- Contact Lens: Contraindications
- Materials for Contact Lenses
- Contact Lens Patients: Initial Visit
- Keratometry and Corneal Topography
- Fitting Philosophies
- Handling Instructions
- Follow-up Post-fitting Problems
- Astigmatism
- Keratoconus
- Aphakia
- Inspection and Verification
- Contact Lens Solutions
- Special Lenses and Indications
- Soft Lenses
- Contact Lens: Optics
- Ocular Response to Contact Lens Wear
- Extended Wear Lenses
- Gas Permeable Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (Hard Lenses)
- Toric Soft Lenses
- Special Lenses
- Complications of Contact Lenses
- Ocular Changes with Contact Lenses
- Silicone Lenses
- Extended Wear Rigid Lenses
- Contact Lens Fitting after Refractive Surgery
Appendices
Index
Rajesh Sinha MD DNB FIACLE FRCS
Additional Professor Cornea, Lens and Refractive Surgery Services, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
Vijay Kumar Dada MS DOMS
Senior Consultant, Department of Ophthalmology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
Date de parution : 01-2017
Ouvrage de 333 p.
15.8x24.1 cm
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