Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology

Janice K. Ledford, Joseph Hoffman

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2024
• eBook ISBN: 9781040142790
• Edition: 5
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Opthalmology & Optometry

A leading resource for nearly two decades and a daily reference for thousands of eyecare professionals, the Fifth Edition of Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology continues this tradition and provides the latest terms, concepts, conditions, and important resources in an instant. Janice K. Ledford and Joseph Hoffman have updated and expanded this essential resource to reflect today's dialect while retaining the core features associated with this user-friendly reference book: accurately defined terms, cross-referencing, acronyms and abbreviations, and a plethora of additional information in the appendices. Compact, concise, and informative, Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology, Fifth Edition, provides quick access to over 3, 700 terms and their definitions, including over 400 new words. This pocket-sized companion also contains 25 appendices. Additionally, pronunciations have been added—an attribute users are sure to appreciate. With a history of excellence, an easy-to-use format, and the latest information, Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology, Fifth Edition is a must have for anyone working in eyecare or an eyecare-related industry. Features:

• An atlas of ocular anatomy drawings
• Updated list of pertinent web sites
• Updated drug tables
• A reading guide

Appendices Include:

• Medical terminology
• Subjective grading systems
• Common abbreviations
• The metric system
• English-to-Spanish ocular history flow sheet

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Half Title page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication
• Contents
• Acknowledgments, Fifth Edition
• Acknowledgments, Fourth Edition
• Acknowledgments, Third Edition
• About the Authors
• Preface
• How to Use This Book
• A
• B
• C
• D
• E
• F
• G
• H
• I
• J
• K
• L
• M
• N
• O
• P
• Q
• R
• S
• T
• U
• V
• W
• X
• Y
• Z
• List of Appendices
• Appendix 1: Acronyms and Abbreviations * Note: Not all abbreviations are accepted or approved by all offices, institutions, agencies, publications, etc. Please check your clinic’s guidelines for abbreviation usage. In addition, the same abbreviation can have multiple meanings, so be cautious in using them.
• Appendix 2: Medical Terminology
• Appendix 3: Atlas of Ocular Anatomy Drawings
• Appendix 4: The Schematic Eye
• Appendix 5: The Cranial Nerves
• Appendix 6: Classifications of Nystagmus
• Appendix 7: Red Eye Differential Diagnosis
• Appendix 8: The Subjective Grading System
• Appendix 9: Slit Lamp Findings for Systemic Diseases and Conditions
• Appendix 10 Systemic Disorders and Their Effects on the Eye * See also Appendix 9
• Appendix 11 Ophthalmic Drugs
• Appendix 12 Lasers in Ophthalmology
• Appendix 13 Ocular and Systemic Effects of Topical Ocular Drugs
• Appendix 14 Troubleshooting Glasses Problems
• Appendix 15 Normal Values of Common Blood Tests
• Appendix 16 The Metric System
• Appendix 17 English and Metric Conversion
• Appendix 18 Weights and Measures
• Appendix 19 Optical Formulas
• Appendix 20 Manual Alphabet for Communicating With the Hearing Impaired * This table is intended for use in reading alphabetic visual acuity charts.
• Appendix 21 The Braille Alphabet
• Appendix 22 English-to-Spanish Ocular History Flowchart
• Appendix 23 Certification as Paraoptometric and Ancillary Ophthalmic Personnel
• Appendix 24 Web Sites Related to Eyecare
• Appendix 25 Suggested Reading