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Principles and Practice in Ophthalmic Assisting : A Comprehensive Textbook by Al Lens and Janice K. Ledford (2017, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSlack, Incorporated
ISBN-101617119334
ISBN-139781617119330
eBay Product ID (ePID)239583606
Product Key Features
Number of Pages832 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NamePrinciples and Practice in Ophthalmic Assisting : a Comprehensive Textbook
SubjectOphthalmology
Publication Year2017
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMedical
AuthorAl Lens, Janice K. Ledford
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.5 in
Item Weight77 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2017-044370
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal617.7
Table Of ContentDedication Acknowledgments About the Editors Contributing Authors Introduction Section I General Ophthalmic Knowledge Chapter 1 Introduction to the Field of Eye Care Jan Ledford, COMT Chapter 2 Ocular Anatomy Charles A. Beck, DO, FAAO Chapter 3 Ocular Physiology Al Lens, COMT Chapter 4 Optics Al Lens, COMT Section II Ophthalmic Skills Chapter 5 Ophthalmic Equipment Al Lens, COMT Chapter 6 Scribing and Chair-Side Assisting Jane T. Shuman, MSM, COT, COE, OCS, CMSS, OSC Chapter 7 History Taking Ellie Bessarab, COT, NCLEC, OSC, and Duanna VanCamp, COT Chapter 8 Vision Testing Jan Ledford, COMT Chapter 9 Basic Eye Exam Suzanne Hansen, MEd, COMT, and Anna Kiss, BS, COMT Chapter 10 Ocular Motility, Strabismus, and Amblyopia Colleen Schreiber, OC(C), COMT, CCRP Chapter 11 Retinoscopy and Refractometry Aaron V. Shukla, PhD, COMT Chapter 12 Slit Lamp Microscopy Sergina M. Flaherty, COMT, OSC Chapter 13 Tonometry Gayle Roberts, COMT, BHS Chapter 14 Visual Fields Gayle Roberts, COMT, BHS Chapter 15 Ophthalmic Photography Sarah M. Armstrong, CRA, OCT-C, FOPS Chapter 16 Diagnostic Imaging Al Lens, COMT Chapter 17 Ophthalmic Ultrasound Monique Rinke, COMT, and Laura Barry, BSc, COMT Chapter 18 Electrophysical Testing Jacob P. McGinnis, BA, COT Section III Optical Skills Chapter 19 Optical Procedures Sumáya "Sumi" Rodríguez, COT, OSC, ABO-AC, FNAO, USN (Ret) Chapter 20 Eyewear: Spectacles and Lenses Anne West-Ellmers, COT, OSC, LDO, NCLEC, AAS Chapter 21 Contact Lenses Wendy M. Ford, BS, COMT, FCLSA, NCLEM Section IV Ophthalmic Medical Sciences Chapter 22 Pharmacology Peter D. Anderson, Pharm D, BCPP, CMI-IV, and Gyula Bokor, MD Chapter 23 Microbiology Catherine Horan, BA, COMT Chapter 24 Genetics James Walsh, MD, PhD, and Sandra Johnson, MD Chapter 25 Neuro-Ophthalmology Beth Koch, COT, ROUB, and Lisa Lystad, MD Chapter 26 Ocular Disorders and Conditions: External and Anterior Segment Jessica M. Barr, COMT, ROUB Chapter 27 Ocular Disorders and Conditions: Posterior Segment Jessica M. Barr, COMT, ROUB Chapter 28 Cataract Roxanna Martin, BSc, OSC Chapter 29 Glaucoma Sandra Johnson, MD, and Eric Areiter, MD Chapter 30 Diabetes Christine McDonald, COE, COA, ROUB, OSC Chapter 31 Other Systemic Disorders/Conditions Affecting the Eyes Al Lens, COMT Chapter 32 Ocular Trauma Adel Ebraheem, MD, MS Chapter 33 Nontraumatic Ocular Emergent and Urgent Situations Gayle Roberts, COMT, BHS Chapter 34 Subspecialties in Ophthalmology and Optometry Donna Bong, COMT Chapter 35 Low Vision Beth Koch, COT, ROUB Section V Surgical Services and Skills Chapter 36 Overview of Ophthalmic Surgery Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, Henry Lee, MD, and Sebastian Lesniak, MD Chapter 37 In-Office Minor Surgery Kesha Hyde, COT, and Jan Ledford, COMT Chapter 38 Refractive Surgery Paul M. Larson, MBA, MMSc, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA Chapter 39 Ophthalmic Laser Surgery Adeline Stone, COT, CRA, CDOS Chapter 40 Surgical Assisting Robert M. Kershner, MD, MS, FACS, and Jacob P. McGinnis, BA, COT Section VI Administrative Skills Chapter 41 Around the Office Jane T. Shuman, MSM, COT, COE, OCS, CMSS, OSC Chapter 42 Record Keeping and Electronic Medical Records Jane T. Shuman, MSM, COT, COE, OCS, CMSS, OSC, and Amanda J. Shuman, Esq Chapter 43 The Basics of Coding in an Outpatient Setting Jane T. Shuman, MSM, COT, COE, OCS, CMSS, OSC Chapter 44 Health Care Compliance and Regulatory Issues Gloria Garcia-Garza, COA, CMC, and Cheryl Pelham Appendices Appendix A Review of Sciences and Applications Jan Ledford, COMT Appendix B In-Office Training Savory Turman, COMT, OCS Appendix C Medical Terminology John P. Rowan, COMT Appendix D Commonly Used Ophthalmic Medications Jan Ledford, COMT Glossary Financial Disclosures Index
SynopsisTime is an incredibly valuable resource for ophthalmic and para-optometric personnel, whether they are still studying on their way to certification or they are already in the trenches in daily practice. To keep up, they need a single, cohesive text containing everything they need to learn. Principles and Practice in Ophthalmic Assisting: A Comprehensive Textbook meets that need, covering all subject areas in detail while also maintaining a readable, user-friendly style. Editors Janice Ledford and Al Lens have gathered a prestigious team of over 40 contributors, all of them ophthalmic and optometric medical personnel, who actively perform the tasks they write about. Their time-tested expertise is like having a group of specialists right by your side to show how it's done and answer questions. From A-scan to zygoma, Principles and Practice in Ophthalmic Assisting: A Comprehensive Textbook includes everything ophthalmic and para-optometric personnel need to know to effectively perform their duties, assist their patients, and advance their careers. Each chapter is written in a friendly manner and follows an established framework, making it easy to digest any new information or as a quick reference to the material needed. Chapters also include valuable "tricks of the trade" that could only come from authors with intimate knowledge of their topics. Topics covered: General ophthalmic knowledge Ophthalmic skills Optical skills Ophthalmic medical sciences Surgical services and skills Administrative skills Whether perfecting current skills, learning new ones, or studying for exams, Principles and Practice in Ophthalmic Assisting: A Comprehensive Textbook makes both a perfect learning tool for students and a complete reference tool for staff whether they are new to the eyecare industry or have years of experience., Whether perfecting current skills, learning new ones, or studying for exams, Principles and Practice in Ophthalmic Assisting: A Comprehensive Textbook makes both a perfect learning tool for students and a complete reference tool for staff, whether they are new to the eye care industry or have years of experience.
LC Classification NumberRE46
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