The Ophthalmic Assistant: A Guide for Ophthalmic Medical Personnel

By Raymond M. SteinHarold A. SteinMelvin I. Freeman, et al.

Book Overview

Thoroughly revised and updated, The Ophthalmic Assistant: Fundamentals and Clinical Practices provides ophthalmic assistants with comprehensive information on all aspects of ophthalmology. This 900-page, heavily illustrated book covers basic information on eye care delivery followed by clinical skills and equipment usage. Includes entirely new information on glaucoma medication, cataract surgery, pharmacological agents and refractive surgery.Provides up-to-date coverage of the equipment used every day.Includes subspecialty equipment used for glaucoma, eye surgery, diagnostic testing and refractive surgery.
Provides the latest information on important topics such as phacoemulsification, fluorescein aniography, MRI, and pediatric opthalmology.Features 16 valuable appendices, a color atlas of common disorders and a glossary for quick reference.
Includes chapter outlines and self-review questions that help assistants locate needed information and test their knowledge in each area.Incorporates new information on refractive surgery, pharmacological agents, and glaucoma medication.
Provides new surgical techniques in cataract surgery and changes in post-op management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323009131
• ISBN13: 9780323009133
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 880 Pages
• Weight: 3.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Ophthalmic Assistant

This is a very easy read as far as text books go. It was very helpful for my test. Good set up and excellent review section with each chapter.

Excellent Study Material

I purchased this book for my office. I am certified in the ophthalmic field and would like to see all my technicians also certified. This book is a great place to start.

The "Bible" for Ophthalmic Technical Personnel

I have been in the eye care profession for nineteen years. Over the years I have read and collected many professional books to continue my education, and expand my knowledge of the eye and it's function, . I refer to "The Ophthalmic Assistant" far more than any of the others books in my library. I use this book to prepare for lecture presentations, as well as hands on teaching and workshops for staff and students. It is the primary book I used to study for my C.O.A. and C.O.T. JCAHPO certifications.