Contact lenses in ophthalmic practice /

Even with the advances in intraocular lens technology and the growing diversity of refractive surgery techniques, the role of contact lenses in ophthalmic practice has only increased. This is due in part to the great strides in materials, technology, expanding applications (both refractive and thera...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Mannis, Mark J.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer, [2004]
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Summary:Even with the advances in intraocular lens technology and the growing diversity of refractive surgery techniques, the role of contact lenses in ophthalmic practice has only increased. This is due in part to the great strides in materials, technology, expanding applications (both refractive and therapeutic) for contact lenses, and the clear recognition that contact lenses will always be an important tool for the ophthalmologist. With the fitting of contact lenses as a medical art, requiring a thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology and optics of the eye, this practice is formulaic only in part. The rest of contact lens practice requires sound medical judgment and decision- making that comes only with "hands-on" experience. The authors address this need by starting with a didactic approach that incorporates frequently-asked questions and straightforward answers so that the ophthalmology resident, intermediate contact lens practitioner, and optometrist will find this to be an indispensable resource.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (315 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0387217584
9780387217581
0387404007 (Paper)
9780387404004 (Paper)