The Ophthalmic Assistant: A Text for Allied and Associated Ophthalmic Personnel 11th Edition

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The 11th Edition of The Ophthalmic Assistant serves as a crucial resource for allied health professionals engaged in ophthalmology, optometry, opticianry, and various eye care environments. This edition encompasses all essential knowledge and skills required for routine tasks and success in certification and recertification exams. Drs. Harold A. Stein, Raymond M. Stein, and Melvin I. Freeman collaborate with new editor Dr. Rebecca Stein and several fresh contributing authors to deliver practical, current insights on ocular diseases, surgical techniques, medications, and equipment, along with paramedical procedures and office management relevant to modern practices. This exceptional reference and review tool is indispensable for ophthalmic assistants, technicians, and technologists, who play vital roles in the eye care team.

Stay informed with updated discussions on significant topics such as topography-guided PRK, cataract surgery utilizing multifocal IOLs for presbyopia treatment, and the latest advancements in OCT and OCTA. It also includes recent developments in basic science, innovative testing methods and equipment, as well as two new chapters focusing on refractive surgery and eye banking.

The resource offers full-color visual aids for recognizing ophthalmic conditions, clarifying complex concepts, and showcasing the latest tools used in ophthalmology and optometry—with over 1,000 images included.

Additionally, it presents more than 400 interactive multiple-choice questions designed to assess your grasp of important concepts.

A bonus color-image atlas is also included to enhance your clinical identification skills regarding eye diseases and disorders.

Convenient quick-reference appendices feature forms for patient record management in hospitals or practices, conversion tables, various language translations, and crucial information on ocular emergencies and pharmaceuticals.