Dictionary of Optometry and Visual Science

Millodot OD PhD DOSc(Hon ) FAAO FCOptom, Michel

ISBN 10: 0702029580 / ISBN 13: 9780702029585

Verlag: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2008

Beschreibung

Like New.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ERICA82307020295805

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Dictionary of Optometry and Visual Science
• Verlag: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2008
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0702029580
• ISBN-13: 9780702029585
• Einband: paperback
• Zustand: Like New
• Buchtyp: book

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Inhaltsangabe

Completely updated, revised, and redesigned, this classic dictionary continues to be an essential resource for all optometrists in training and in practice, as well as for anyone involved in visual science and in the optical industry. It is also invaluable for residents in ophthalmology. This edition includes all of the features that have made it so successful in the past, such as succinct understandable definitions, extensive tables and illustrations, and practical clinical advice. Plus, it now includes many new entries on pathology, pharmacology, investigative techniques, refractive surgery, contact lenses and visual perception. Uniquely blending the best features of a textbook, a dictionary and a practical handbook, Dictionary of Optometry and Visual Science will remain a cornerstone for all those providing eye care, engaged in visual science, or entering the optical industry. Over 5400 terms are included. Tables and helpful illustrations help users understand important concepts and terms. Foundation information is offered on essential areas such as basic sciences, optics, and refraction. Practical clinical advice included with many definitions. New entries covering ocular pathology, ocular pharmacology and therapeutics; ocular anatomy and basic sciences; investigative techniques; psychology of vision; and visual perception. Thoroughly updated to include the latest information on topics relevant to the optometric profession. New tables and illustrations highlight and clarify key concepts.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Michel Millodot is Professor Emeritus, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.