Completely updated and revised, this classic book provides the essential information on ocular therapeutics for the modern optometrist. Retaining all the features that made previous editions so popular, the new fifth edition continues to provide a basic grounding in pharmacological principles and drug types, before moving on to illustrate the scope of ocular therapeutics in the management of common acute conditions affecting the anterior segment of the eye. Throughout the text there are numerous new clinical notes and ready-reference tables, making for greater ease of use than ever before.This book features a greatly expanded text including an illustrated section on ocular disease and its treatment. New drugs are included, processes and procedures are updated and revised. It is now completely redesigned in full colour throughout. It features ready-reference tables and clinical notes. It is completely updated and revised to reflect modern practice. It is clinically orientated and appropriate for the practitioner as well as the student. It is written by experts with years of practical experience in teaching and training as well as dispensing these essential preparations.
Bridging the gap between the essential pharmacological textbook and a highly practical manual, "Ophthalmic Drugs" continues to be a cornerstone text for all optometrists in training and is an invaluable resource for those practitioners seeking to attain competencies in ocular therapeutics.
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Höhe: 189 mm
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978-0-7506-8864-2 (9780750688642)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
I General Principles 1 General pharmacological principles 2 Ocular autonomic innervation 3 Basic microbiology 4 Ophthalmic dosage forms 5 Factors affecting the choice of diagnostic drugs II Diagnostic Drugs and Products used in Optometry 6 Cycloplegics 7 Mydriatics 8 Miotics 9 Local anaesthetics 10 Stains 11 Contact lens solutions III Therapeutic Drugs and their Uses 12 Drugs for the treatment of infections 13 Anti-inflammatory agents 14 Drugs for the treatment of glaucoma 15 Artificial tears and ocular lubricants 16 Indications and contra-indications for ophthalmic drugs 17 Ocular first aid IV Adverse Effects 18 Drug interactions 19 Adverse ocular reactions to systemic drug treatment Appendix UK Law