This is a reference source on all clinical contact lens topics. Rigid, soft and extended wear contact lenses are covered in detail and special topics on the newer uses of lenses, such as in orthokeratology and refractive surgery are also explored. There are eight contributing authors.
This is a reference source on all clinical contact lens topics. Rigid, soft and extended wear contact lenses are covered in detail and special topics on the newer uses of lenses, such as in orthokeratology and refractive surgery are also explored. There are eight contributing authors.
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Verlagsgruppe
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
Illustrationen
illustrations (some colour)
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Höhe: 241 mm
Breite: 159 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-7506-9741-5 (9780750697415)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Part 1 Basic concepts: anatomy and physiology; anterior segment disease and contact lenses; exam and instrumentation; Part 2 Rigid lenses; rigid lens design and fitting; rigid lens materials; fluorescein patterns; modification and verification; RGP lenses for astigmatism; RGP lens care and patient education. Part 3 Soft lenses; soft lens design, fitting and physiological response; soft lens materials; soft contact lenses for astigmatism; soft contact lens care and patient education. Part 4 Disposable and extended wear; rigid extended wear and complications; soft extended wear and complications. Part 5 Special topics; dry eyes and contact lenses; keratoconus; monovision and bifocals; aphakia and post-surgical corneas; refractive surgery and contact lenses; orthokeratology. Appendices: extended keratometer range with + 1.25 D lens and extended keratometer range with -1.00 D lens; vertex conversion table; keratometer conversion (diopter to millimetres).
