Clinical Manual of Contact Lenses |
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| Author:
| Bennett, Edward S.
Henry, Vinita Allee |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7817-1951-3 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 1999 |
| Publisher: | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $69.95 |
Book Description:
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Now in its thoroughly revised, updated Second Edition, this manual is a complete, current, and convenient "how-to" guide to fitting and caring for contact lens patients. The book is the perfect quick reference to consult during a patient's examination and a user-friendly study guide for boards. Sections on rigid ("hard") and hydrogel ("soft") lenses cover selection, fitting, lens care and patient education, verification, and problem-solving. A Challenging Cases section covers...
More DescriptionNow in its thoroughly revised, updated Second Edition, this manual is a complete, current, and convenient "how-to" guide to fitting and caring for contact lens patients. The book is the perfect quick reference to consult during a patient's examination and a user-friendly study guide for boards. Sections on rigid ("hard") and hydrogel ("soft") lenses cover selection, fitting, lens care and patient education, verification, and problem-solving. A Challenging Cases section covers keratoconus, post-surgical fitting, orthokeratology, astigmatism, bifocal contact lenses, extended wear, aphakia, and management of lens-associated pathology. Each chapter includes clinical cases, nomograms, illustrations, and a Clinical Proficiency Checklist.