Ophthalmic study guide for nurses and health professionals / edited by Dorothy Field, Julie Tillotson [and] Mandy Macfarlane. - 1 online resource (xiii, 209 p.) : ill. (some col.)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1. Information for students -- 2. Basic anatomy and physiology of the eye -- 3. Basic refraction -- 4. Basic pharmacology -- 5. Preoperative cataract information -- 6. Intraoperative management of cataract patients -- 7. Postoperative cataract care -- 8. The glaucomas, primary open-angle glaucoma and congenital glaucoma -- 9. Primary angle-closure glaucoma -- 10. The secondary glaucomas -- 11. Retinal problems -- 12. Age-related macular degeneration -- 13. Ophthalmic equipment -- 14. Basic ophthalmic procedures -- Appendix 1. Record of ophthalmic knowledge and skills development -- Appendix 2. Glossary of common ophthalmic abbreviations, acronyms and terms -- Answers to self tests -- Index.

9781907830402 (electronic bk.) 1907830405 (electronic bk.)

239585 MIL


Optometry--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
HEALTH & FITNESS / Vision
MEDICAL / Ophthalmology


Electronic books.

RE952.9 / .O64 2009eb

617.7