Download or read book Contact Lens Design Tables written by Anthony Musset and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contact Lens Design Tables presents tables for the determination of surface radii of curvature of hard contact lenses to give a required axial edge lift. The book also offers method of use of these tables to achieve the best approach to their use in lens design. These tables will be helpful to contact lens practitioners and manufacturers.
Download or read book Manual of Contact Lens Prescribing and Fitting written by Milton M. Hom and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006 with total page 766 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part I. Basic Concepts -- 1. Anatomy and Physiology -- 2. Anterior Segment Disease and Contact Lenses -- 3. Examination and Instrumentation -- 4. Patient Selection new -- 5. CL optics new -- Part II. Gas-Permeable lenses -- 6. Gas-Permeable Lens Design and Fitting -- 7. Gas-Permeable Lens Fitting and Eyelid Geometry -- 8. Gas-Permeable Lens Fluorescein Patterns -- 9. Gas-Permeable Lens Materials -- 10. Modification and Verification -- 11. Gas-Permeable Lenses for Astigmatism -- 12. Gas-Permeable Lens Care and Patient Education -- 13. Gas-Permeable Cases -- Part III. Soft Lenses -- 14. Soft Lens Design, Fitting, and Physiologic Response -- 15. Soft Lens Materials -- 16. Soft Contact lenses and the Tear film -- 17. Soft Contact Lenses for Astigmatism -- 18. Soft Contact Lens Care and Patient Education -- Part IV. Extended wear -- 19. Gas-Permeable Extended Wear and Complications -- 20. Soft Extended Wear and Complications -- Part V. Special Topics -- 21. Dry Eyes and Contact Lenses -- 22. Monovision and Bifocals -- 23. Translating Bifocals -- 24. Keratoconus -- 25. Post-Penetrating Keratoplasty -- 26. Aphakia -- 27. Refractive Surgery and Contact Lenses -- 28. Pediatric Contact Lenses -- 29. Orthokeratology -- 30. Colored lenses -- 31. Scleral lenses -- Appendix A: Extended Keratometer Range with +1.25 D and -1.00 D Lenses -- Appendix B: Vertex Conversion Table of Plus and Minus Powers -- Appendix C: Keratometer Conversion (Diopter to Millimeters).
Download or read book Contact Lenses written by Anthony J. Phillips and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-11-29 with total page 726 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely revised with the latest advances, evidence, and standards needed for everyday practice, Contact Lenses, 6th Edition, remains a definitive work on this multi-faceted topic, ideal for optometrists, dispensing opticians, ophthalmologists, and contact lens practitioners. This classic, superbly designed text is perfectly suited for health care professionals, providing all of the essential knowledge needed in one convenient volume. Provides up-to-date, authoritative information on contact lens materials and lens types, treatment in contact lens and tear film complications, and myopia correction and contact lenses for abnormal ocular conditions. Discusses current topics such as miniscleral lenses, keratoconus, corneal cross linking, and paediatric, cosmetic and prosthetic contact lenses. Contains high-quality line diagrams and clinical illustrations to highlight key points in the text. Focuses on the evidence behind contact lens practice, enabling you to make informed choices about the care you give to your patients.
Download or read book Contact Lens Optics and Lens Design written by W. A. Douthwaite and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. The 3rd edition of Contact Lens Optics & Lens Design provides a straightforward introduction and offers solutions to the vast majority of contact lens optics problems likely to be encountered in practice. This edition has been thoroughly updated and contains integral coverage of soft lenses, information on the latest corneal measuring techniques, and expanded coverage of astigmatism and corneal toricity. It includes a new chapter on presbyopia and separate treatment of orthokeratology. Also included on the CD-ROM, is a set of invaluable computer programs, which allow the users to bypass tedious calculations in arriving at best fits. Offers solutions to the vast majority of contact lens optics problems Includes a companion CD-ROM with calculators to resolve fitting problems Revised, expanded, and updated computer programs on CD-ROM New two-color design throughout Color plate section Integral coverage of soft and RGP lenses In-depth information on mean thickness and harmonic mean thickness Discussion of the latest corneal measuring techniques Wavefront aberrations Soft toric lenses discussed in detail New chapter on presbyopia correction and soft lens bifocal design Coverage of orthokeratology and other cutting-edge techniques
Download or read book Optical Tables for Contact Lens Work written by J. L. Francis and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Contact Lenses written by Ken Daniels and published by SLACK Incorporated. This book was released on 1999 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Basic Bookshelf for Eyecare Professionals is a series that provides fundamental and advanced material with a clinical approach to clinicians and students. A special effort was made to include information needed for the certification exams in ophthalmic and optometric assisting, as well as for surgical assistants, opticians, plus low vision, and contact lens examiners. Perfect for the optometric and ophthalmic tech, this well-illustrated text includes detailed how-to's that will make contact lens fitting and patient education easy. The author starts with ocular anatomy and how it is affected by contact lens wear. Other topics include lens design and materials, patient selection and examination procedures, and fitting of both soft and rigid lenses (including astigmatic designs). Information on patient instruction, care of products, lens verification/modification, complications, and special fitting situations are also covered.
Download or read book Clinical Contact Lens Practice written by Edward S. Bennett and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2005 with total page 1102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive text and reference addresses the full scope of contemporary contact lens science and practice. With two expert editors and 100 first-rate contributors, the book presents practitioners and students in optometry and ophthalmology with key facts on corneal anatomy, recent research, contact lens design, patient evaluation, clinical applications, patient education, and complications of contact lens wear. More than 600 illustrations complement the text. Clinical Contact Lens Practice will be the standard text for required contact lens courses and will be an invaluable everyday reference for practitioners.
Download or read book Textbook of Contact Lenses written by Rajesh Sinha and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Fitting Guide for Rigid and Soft Contact Lenses written by Harold Aaron Stein and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated and revised, the 4th Edition of this reader-friendly reference presents straightforward guidelines for proper contact lens fitting. Covering today's full range of contact lens types, it also explores how to manage some of the major complications of contact lens wear. Devoid of extraneous optical theory, it focuses on the "hands-on" information that readers need to know in order to provide complete well-eye care. Uses a reader-friendly, easy-to-understand writing style that makes correct fitting techniques easy to understand and apply. Includes tips on unusual fitting procedures, such as toric fitting and bifocal fitting. Contains guidance on advanced fitting techniques for keratoconus, toric lenses, and tinted contact lenses. Offers valuable appendices of conversion tables, compensation values, drugs commonly used in ophthalmology, and more. Covers all the latest topics, including refractive surgery and the use of contact lenses, bifocal contact lenses, disposable contact lenses, and the newest rigid gas-permeable lenses. Contains a wealth of new chapters addressing corneal topography, contact lens wear and ocular allergy, AIDS and contact lenses, and other timely subjects. Includes a wealth of new illustrations that demonstrate key principles and techniques. Features a new co-editor, Dr. Melvin Freeman--past president of the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists. Presents a new appendix that translates commonly asked questions and instructions into more than 12 different languages, facilitating communication with non-English-speaking patients.
Download or read book Contact Lens Optics and Lens Design written by William Arthur Douthwaite and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A good understanding of the optical principles behind contact lenses and their surface design is essential for successful contact lens fitting. This book provides an ideal introduction and in clear and straightforward terms covers the topics in order to increase the awareness of what is being attempted and what can be achieved in clinical practice. Essential reading for all undergraduate optometry students, 'Contact Lens Optics and Lens Design Second Edition' is also intended to extend the abilities of contact lens practitioners in coping with the problems of everyday contact lens fitting.
Download or read book Clinical Manual of Contact Lenses written by Edward S. Bennett and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to be used as a quick reference, this fourth edition of the Clinical Manual of Contact Lenses allows readers to easily find the topic and information they need without having to search through an entire chapter to find it. Rigid gas permeable lens design and fitting, soft lens problem-solving, astigmatic management, and bifocal correction are just a few of the subjects covered in this manual. Each chapter includes sample cases to reinforce and demonstrate the practical nature of the topic, with nomograms and proficiency checklists summarizing and emphasizing the important points. With this guide, students and practitioners will have a dependable resource to help fit, evaluate, and troubleshoot any contact lenses, especially specialty designs for years to come.
Download or read book Contact Lens Fitting written by Frank J. Weinstock and published by Gower Medical Publishing. This book was released on 1989 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Contact Lens Manual E Book written by Andrew Gasson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-07-08 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Contact Lens Manual continues to meet the needs of a new generation of optometrists, dispensing opticians, contact lens practitioners and students who require clear and reliable information for fitting a complete range of contact lenses. The fourth edition of this best-selling classic, now in full colour throughout, provides the most up-to-date guidance in all aspects of today’s lenses in a practical and easy to use manual. Featuring new developments in lens types, care regimes and current practices, this manual offers a complete package to help readers expand their lens knowledge, improve fitting and optimise patient care. The authors use a down-to-earth practical approach to distil years of experience into one handy volume. A bullet point style makes the information easily accessible. Key information is presented so it can be quickly located. Practical tips, clinical pearls, helpful advice, and warnings are presented in boxes so readers can see at a glance what to do. Features updates to all chapters and lens types with a wealth of new information on silicone hydrogels, toric soft lenses, rigid gas-permeable fitting and patient after care. Presents a new chapter on dry eyes with expert guidance on treatment and practical management advice. Includes an expanded illustration programme and page design with full colour throughout including colour-coded sections and boxes to highlight key information for easier learning.
Download or read book Levin Contact Lens Tables written by and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Contact Lens Practice E Book written by Nathan Efron and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-01-17 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of contact lenses continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with new optical designs and vision correction options continually being developed. Additionally, the rapid expansion of clinical instrumentation offers eye care practitioners a wide choice of investigative techniques for assessing in-eye contact lens performance and diagnosing adverse reactions. Now in its fourth edition, Contact Lens Practice has been thoroughly updated and revised to capture these developments and more, and translate them into an organised and easily digestible resource. Written and edited by award-winning author, researcher, and lecturer, Professor Nathan Efron, this title provides a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of the scientific foundations and clinical applications of contact lens fitting. The text has been refreshed by the inclusion of five new authors – a mixture of scientists and clinicians, all of whom are at the cutting edge of their specialty. Serves as an essential companion and guide to current thinking and practice in the content lens field, ideal for use by optometrists, ophthalmologists, orthoptists, opticians, students, and contact lens industry professionals. Presents subject matter in a clear and logical format to allow the reader to quickly identify and comprehend key information. Features highly illustrated chapters in full colour, helping the reader to visualize core concepts. Includes completely rewritten chapters, by new authors, on scleral and corneo-scleral contact lenses, high ametropia, therapeutic applications, post-surgical lens fitting, and practice management. A new chapter on Post-Surgery Management consolidates core information on post-operative management involving contact lenses.
Download or read book Clinical Manual of Contact Lenses written by Edward S. Bennett and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2019-09-09 with total page 1295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Up to date, easy to use, and well-illustrated,Clinical Manual of Contact Lenses, 5th Edition, helps both students and practitioners fit, evaluate, and troubleshoot contact lens issues in everyday practice. Written by renowned experts in the field, this practical guide is designed for quick access to key information, and includes sample cases, nomograms, and proficiency checklists that summarize and emphasize important points. Thoroughly revised content ensures you'll have the most current guidance on rigid gas permeable lens design and fitting, soft lens problem solving, orthokeratology, bifocal correction, and much more.
Download or read book Contact Lenses in Ophthalmic Practice written by Mark J. Mannis and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2004-01-09 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy primer serves dual purposes. Unique among contact lens practice manuals, Contact Lenses in Ophthalmic Practice brings together the insight and experience of an ophthalmologist and an optometrist with the clinical experience and practical knowledge of the full spectrum of eye care professionals. Secondly, the book takes the old-fashioned approach of a primer (a practical, concise teaching manual) with the modern accessibility of FAQs (frequently asked questions). In both the authorship and the editorial approach, the book provides ophthalmology residents, optometry students, practitioners in both fields beginning or returning to contact lens practice, and technicians and assistants working in contact lens practices with the best of all possible tools. Guiding the novice step-by-step into an acquaintance with the terminology and practice of contact lenses, the authors approach questions as they arise in the "hands on" setting. The first half of the book walks the reader through the fundamentals of contact lens practice: nomenclature, indications, exam and fitting, and specific chapters on the newest and most widely dispensed lenses. The rest of the chapters cover therapeutic, cosmetic, and post-surgical lenses, as well as complications, infection control and HIV/AIDS related issues. Structured in a simple, clearly delineated fashion, Contact Lenses in Ophthalmic Practice provides the reader with rapid access to the solutions to a wide variety of clinical questions, both simple and complex. Certain to become dog-eared and battered from use in busy clinical practices, the book is certain to become an integral part of your ophthalmic "tool box." Book jacket.
